IFF organises Hajj reception party to volunteers

[email protected] (Shameer Ahmed Kudroli)
November 22, 2013
Hajj_Reception_IFF_20_1

Jeddah, Nov 21: “Selfless and timely service of India Fraternity Forum volunteers during the Hajj has been praiseworthy. Their service was much valuable and benefited thousands of "guests of Allah' not only from India or Asia, but many from different countries around the globe. I was able to find the IFF volunteers who stands out with orange jacket in every nook and corner of Mena” said Mr. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, H.E the Consul General of India, Jeddah.

Mr. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai was inaugurating the get together of the Haj service volunteers organized by India Fraternity Forum at the Consulate of India premises.

He was proud to indicate that the service of forum volunteers had become an inspiration for many other countries to arrange their volunteers to help their pilgrims in Mena. Mr. Kidwai added that volunteers of many countries asked for the copies of the map of Mena prepared by India Fraternity Forum on the instruction of the Consul General and he was very happy and to provide them the same, as it was very easy and simple to understand the location in Mena.

Forum President Ashraf Morayur presided over the function. He expressed his gratitude to the Consul General for his tremendous support and remarkable service to the expatriate Indian community and on behalf of Fraternity Forum, Mr. Ashraf presented a memento to the Consul General, for his care and concern for his fellow Indians.

He added that, the task of helping the sick pilgrims, particularly the old aged women were carried out smoothly by IFF make use of the Women's Fraternity Forum volunteer team, as many pilgrims from India were above 70 years of age. He said that this year there were 32 Women volunteers and 24 students in their team making 1200 in total. This year the trip on Mashaer train service for the Hajis became more comfortable thanks to the sincere round the clock service of the Forum volunteers that helped the pilgrims.

Immense service of the Indian volunteers were indeed a blessing to many thousands of pilgrims and I was able to witness that the forum volunteers were very active in service around the clock in Makkah, particularly in the Haram premises. said Mr. Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheikh, the Haj Consul. Haj Consul congratulated the Forum leadership, who were very active in service in Mena along with their volunteers.

Service of the Forum volunteers is model to the rest of the nations said Mukhtar Al Kindi, in-charge of Youth Team of World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY). Watching the Volunteer service of Fraternity Forum. Arab countries have already engaged their volunteers this year in Muna, he added.

Dr. Muneera Khalid Balahmar, Director, Health Education Administration, Ministry of Health, lauded the sincere services of the Forum volunteers, as she remembered the outstanding relief service of the forum during the days of flood in Jeddah.

Many other dignitaries including, but not limited to, Abdul Khader Khan (President IPWF), Dr. Israrul Haq (Economist, Batterji University), Saleem Qadri (Sec. IPWF), Aleem Khan Falaki (Convr . Socio Reforms Forum), Mr. Shafeequrahman Shareef (Mg Dir. AlFazal Int'l School & Chairman Adv Board IFF Haj Service) Mr.Mohammed Basahi (WAMY), Eng. Hassan Julaidan (Saudi Airlines), Shaikh Abdul Naser & Mr. Baraa Mustafa Al Ateeq (Alwatan) graced the occasion with their inspiring words and esteemed presence.

The Consul General Mr. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai and Haj Consul Mr. Mr. Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheikh distributed certificates to the volunteers of Students' Fraternity Forum.

The program began with the recitation of verses from holy Quraan by Muzammil Nazeer and EM Abdulla IFF Regional coordinator tendered the vote of thanks.

Hajj_Reception_IFF_20_2
Hajj_Reception_IFF_20_3
Hajj_Reception_IFF_20_4
Hajj_Reception_IFF_20_5

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
April 19,2020

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chaiman Dr Sam Pitroda held video conference with senior IOC office bearers across Middle Eastern countries on 14th April 2020 to review the impact of COVID-19 pandemic among Indians residing in the region. Almost all speakers appreciated the efforts initiated and  implemented by  respective governments to contain spread of the deadly virus as well as measures taken towards welfare of the people affected by the lockdown. 

IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also  apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC  Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken. 

Dr Sam Pitroda briefed about sustained and consolidated efforts by all IOC members  during this unprecedented situation facing the world and assured that he would convey IOC  concerns to the government and try his best to ensure all possible help is made available to all needy Indians.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
January 28,2020

Riyadh, Jan 28: The celebration of the 71st Republic Day was held on January 26th by the Central Committee of the Indian Social Forum Riyadh at the Ramada Hotel Auditorium in Riyadh. People from different Indian states and different religious backgrounds were present during the event.

The program was inaugurated with the unity song, Saleem Moulavi– Regional committee member India Fraternity Forum/Riyadh inaugurated the program.

Social Forum Central Committee president Janab Harris Mangaluru chaired the program and welcomed the guests. In his presidential speech he described and uncovered stories of freedom struggle and participants of Indian Muslims for the freedom fight. He urged everyone to fight against unconstitutional Citizenship Amendment Bill which passed by Centre government. He said that the We will continue its agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the NRC and would not relent unless the Union government withdrew the Act.

Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Committee member Janab Mohammed Naveed delivered the Republic Day message. He said India was formed based on concept of ‘unity in diversity’ and it becomes every Indians’ responsibility to safeguard it. He expressed concern over CAA, NRC and NPR. Across India, students at other universities are against the Citizenship Amendment Act passed by Centre government.  The law offers amnesty to undocumented migrants from three neighboring Muslim-majority countries but only if they are non-Muslim. Critics say that by excluding Muslims, the law establishes a religious test for Indian citizenship, in violation of the secularism enshrined in India's constitution. The Indians, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and region have firmly resolved to oppose the draconian laws and fascist moves to debar the poor. Constitution granted to every person and citizen of India who are not ready to put them on a test of ideology of RSS and programs of BJP to implement the Brahmanist mind-set. He said that the police atrocities against CAA/NRC/NPR protesters had increased only in BJP-ruled States and  there were several loose ends in the police story about the incidents leading to the firing.

Eng Shahul Hameed – Coordinator of Tamil Nadu Islamic Federation, Dr. Jahangeer Ahmed - Assistant professor/King Saud university, Mohammed Rafi – Gen Secretary of India Fraternity Forum Regional Committee, Mr. Abdul jaleel– Vice President of Indian Islahi Center, Mr. Basha –Member of IFT Executive Council , Mr. Ajmal Hussain – Member of Pravasi Forum central Committee, Younus Wallan – President Humanity Forum Riyadh. All delivered the message on the eve.

Basheer Karandur, General Secretary of Social Forum Central Committee, welcomed the gathering and Social Forum Riyadh Tamilnadu State Committee President Jabir presented the vote of thanks. Abdul Basheer was master of ceremony.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
Media Release
July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful. 

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport. 

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine. 

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.