KCF Dammam zone felicitates Hajj volunteers

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September 20, 2017

Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) Saudi Arabia deploys hundreds of volunteers to serve the Hajj Pilgrims in Makkah every year. This year too, the Hajj volunteer group of KCF carried out incredible service and won appreciation from MINA Hospital of Saudi Ministry of Health just the way they did in two previous years making it a hattrick achievement this year.

Dammam zone of KCF, one of the biggest and most active zone, had sent big contingent of volunteers this time. As part of societal responsibility to honor and encourage such sincere efforts, Dammam Zone organized a colorful felicitation ceremony at the banquet hall of Classic Restaurant in Al- Khobar. 

The program began with ‘ Dua’ from MoulanaYousufSa’adiAyyangeri, a renowned scholar and former president of Karnataka State SSF. Qur’an recitation was carried out by UsmanZuhri.

Mr. Faizal Krishnapura, General Secretary of Dammam Zone KCF, welcomed everyone with an introductory message. The General Secretary commended the effort of volunteers as well as organizing team of Dammam Zone, however, reminded the workers to dedicate themselves to complete the remaining task of this calendar year. 

Musthafa Naeemi, the founder and chairman of Mueenusunnah Institution in Haveri district of Karnataka, inaugurated the function. He lauded the effort of KCF in carrying out volunteer service to Hajj pilgrims. He spoke at length about the great support of Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) in revolutionizing religious and general education situation in northern districts of Karnataka by establishing educational campuses where both general and religious education imparted and by carrying out awareness campaigns which is known by name IHSAAN  He remembered the initial difficult days of this revolution wherein he himself was a volunteer and appraised how situation has changed after KCF started backing IHSAAN activities in north Karnataka

Moulana Yosuf Saqafi Baithar, the Saudi National president of KCF delivered keynote address. He highlighted the difficulties faced by members who left the country due to new labor rules in Saudi Arabia and called fellow members to extend help to those in trouble. He appreciated the excellent effort of KCF Hajj volunteers and bringing credit to the organization. He urged the KCF members to dedicate themselves to humanitarian service which KCF is carrying out throughout Saudi Arabia. 

The most interesting time of the program was when some of the volunteers were given mike to share their experience. Five volunteers explained vividly the satisfaction they earned when they were able to help women and aged Hajj pilgrims in tracing their team mates, finding way to their tents, carrying sick and wounded pilgrims to hospital for treatment and in many such services needed by pilgrims. Emotion ran high with everyone’s eye getting wet when volunteers narrated some of the heart rending situation experienced by them during Hajj volunteering. 

Mr. Farook Katipalla, the general secretary of KCF Saudi National Committee, Mr. Kamarudeen, KCF International Committee Education Chairman and Azeez Sa’adi the former president of KCF Dammam Zone spoke briefly and wished good for the volunteers. Mr. Farook Kuppetti, the president of KCF Dammam Zone delivered the presidential address. He asked the members to use social media cautiously and use it to proliferate the message love and peace in this era wherein social media is used for spreading falsehood, rumor and hate.  

Volunteers were given appreciation certificate on behalf of KCF National Committee. Along with other dignitaries, philanthropist Mr. BasheerUllal distributed certificates and felicitated the HVC organizers from Dammam zone. Mr. Haneef Manjanady, the Chairman of KCF Hajj volunteer 2017 thanked everyone for their great support to achieve unseen success at KCF Hajj Volunteering 2017. The outstanding leadership of Mr. Haneef Manjanady was in fact instrumental in making it a huge success. It was because of his effort that KCF HVC received recognition of Indian Hajj Mission this year and we were able to do service under the ID of Indian Hajj Mission. 

A prayer occasion was created within the function to highlight miseries of Rohingyan Muslims and ‘DUA’ was conducted for them.   

Mr. Fayaz Pakshikere, the convener of Administration wing of Dammam Zone proposed vote of thanks. The program was concluded with the melodious spiritual song by JanabBasheer Kaup which enthralled everyone.

Comments

Sadiq Oman
 - 
Saturday, 23 Sep 2017

Masha Allah.....great job done by KCF Saudi.

May Allah accept all our good deeds and grant us a "Jannaathul Firdous"

Aameen Yaa Allah....

thameem
 - 
Thursday, 21 Sep 2017

Serving haajis its really good work..and all KCF volunteer they deserve it.

UMMER FAROOQ
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

KCF DONE GOOD JOB ,

Omar ibnu Mohammed
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Excellent noble work indeed need of time , congratulations

Lukmanul Hakeem
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Woh masha allha great work done by KCF TEAM I am proud to be a member of KCF may Allah blessings you  those who served this year volunteer. 

 

Jaabeer Monu
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha Allah great work

Mujiyadeen Rameez
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha allah excellent work 

ABDUL AZEEZ SA…
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha All

ah.. good and great job by KCF. Thank you COASTAL DIGEST for publish the report.

 

 

AShraf al hasa
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha allah

Noushad
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Mashallah good job

FAYAZ JUBAIL
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha Allah.. KCF Doing good Job.. May Allah accept it as a good deed.

Althaf usman
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha ALLAH, good work by KCF

SAYED KHALID
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha Allah 

Mohammed javeed
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha Allah masha Allah 

Faizal
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

KCF is REally doing great work.
Felicitating the Volunteers to enthuse thier hardwork is really appreciated..

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March 2,2020

Abu Dhabi: Yogish Prabhu K is the newly elected president of Abu Dhabi’s prestigious India Social & Cultural Centre (ISC) and he will serve for the period 2020-2021. ISC’s annual general body meeting and Election for 2020 were held on Thursday, February 27 and the election results of the election were announced during the early hours of Friday, February 28th morning.

In the keenly contested election, Yogish Prabhu emerged victorious. Humble origin and hailing from a small town of Karkala from Udupi district of Karnataka state has never deterred him from setting challenging goals. He belongs to a well-known Gouda Saraswat Brahmin family of K.V.Prabhu Coconut oil mill in Karkala. He is the eldest son of Late Rtn. Krishna Prabhu and Rtn. Bharati Prabhu.  His father and grandfather were freedom fighters who left a profound impression on him and their ideology “serving people is like worshiping God” (Jana seveye Janardhana seve) inspired and guided his life ever since. Prabhu has been a privilege member of ISC since 2003 and has been actively involved in ISC activities throughout. His relationship with ISC spans over 2 decades during which he has immensely contributed in many ways to ISC and the Indian community at large. A banker by profession, Yogish Prabhu is currently working as Vice President, Group Finance & Treasury, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

With some new initiatives in his mind, Prabhu wants to creatively improve the quality of ISC’s services, its humanitarian impact as well as the diversity of its membership. His intentions are always to help everyone irrespective of caste, creed, religion, language or status. As a new elected President of ISC, Prabhu’s main objective is to strategically plan and implement his vision through his ABC 5 Year Plan i.e.,

A-    Accountability & Transparency,

B-    Build a Sound Financial Plan and

C-    Compassion & Affection for the needy

so that ISC is recognized not just in UAE, but worldwide as a mascot of the great Indian community.

Prabhu thinks “as individuals, we can do only so much but with the support of Elected ISC Committee members and all the ISC members together, there is no limit to what we can achieve, and in the process, we can truly transform the ISC”. He proudly says, “I have a strong treasury management experience in ISC as well as in the bank which we need now more than ever”.

With his dynamic leadership, sheer dedication and ambition, ISC will definitely be scaling new heights of glory and prestige in Abu Dhabi and beyond. His humble nature, leadership qualities coupled with his rich administrative experience will surely help boost ISC’s popularity and meet its challenging goals and can serve people in a better way and contribute to the Indian community at large.

Yogish Prabhu has been married for 28years. His wife Chethana Prabhu Kasaragod too has been equally active in ISC and continuously supporting and participating in various sports, entertainment and literary committees throughout these years. She became ISC Women’s Forum Convener in 2016-2017. Their daughter, Aarti Prabhu is an IT Engineer from NITK Suratkal, working in Bangalore. Son, Ajith Prabhu finished his Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Management in Industrial Design in Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK and at present doing his internship there. Both Aarti and Ajith are alumni of Abu Dhabi Indian School and both have represented National level CBSE Badminton meet. Also, Aarti was a Gold medalist in the school for scoring 100 in Mathematics in SSLC.

Following are few of his contributions and achievements:

•          Hon. Asst. Treasurer of ISC for consecutive years from 2005 till 2007

•          Hon. Treasurer of ISC in 2011.

•          Member of Finance Committee of ISC new infrastructure and premises from approval till completion.

•          In 2016, initiated the participation of ISC members as officials for International Yoga Day organized by Indian Embassy

•          In 2017, initiated the participation of children as officials to help the organizers so that children could learn their social responsibility and become good citizens.

•          In 2012, initiated ladies throw ball tournament in ISC and now it is extended to men too.

•          Member of IPEF since its inception in 2014. Also served as its Governing board member in the same year.

•          Founder member of ‘UAE GSB group’ since its formation in 2004

•          Committee member of ‘Gandhi Sahitya Vedi’ Abu Dhabi

•                    Treasurer of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha

•          Head of Finance and member of other committees of ‘World Tulu Convention’ held in Dubai - 2018

 

Election was held for other Posts too. The other office bearers elected to the present committee are:

Vice-President: George Varghese.

General Secretary: Jojo J Ambooken

Asst.Gen.Secretary: C. George Varghese

Treasurer: Shijil Kumar N K

Entertainment Secretary: Jayapradeep K P

Literary Secretary: Elias Padavetty

Sports Secretary: Freddi J. Fernandes

Secretary Southern Region: Raja Srinivasa Rao Aita

Auditor: G.N.Sasikumar

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May 20,2020

Jeddah: Indian Pilgrims Welfare Forum (IPWF) under the patronage of consulate General of India Jeddah related to welfare activities connected to Indian hajj pilgrims in particular and welfare functions of Indian community at large, organized Quran recitation competition for Indian students of age 10 to 14 residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Grand Finale was conducted Live online via Zoom virtual conference on Friday 15th May 2020 at 14:45 Hrs.

The Consul General Of India, Jeddah and Vice Patron IPWF, H.E.Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Shiekh graced the Grand Finale as honorable Chief Guest. The HOC, Consul Hajj and Director IPWF - Mr. Y Sabir attended as Guest of Honor, while the ever-exuberant President of the forum Mr. Ayyub Hakeem lead the event. A large number of Indian dignitaries and media personnel also joined this live event.

Judges panel included three experienced youths. First judge was the Prominent Hafiz and one of the best Qaris of his calibre, Hafiz Ismail Yahya Bilal, well educated in Qirat from Umm Al Qura University Makkah and currently persuing Masters. He also holds many honors and accolades from various international competitions and appreciations from Imaams of Haramain. The other judge, Hafiz Abdullah A.Mateen Usmani, first position winner, a record for being youngest Indian to win Jeddah Quran competition 2018 under patronage of Jeddah Governor.  Hafiz Farhan Abdur Rab, was the third judge, an Engineer by profession, as well as current Treasurer at IPWF.

Winners; Humeirah Masood Kazi and Furqan Mohammed Vasi Ahmed won Gold position. Maryam Jaffar and Adil Abdul Rasheed ranked Silver while Khatija Ehtesham Ali and Nadeem Noorisha ranked Bronze. Consolation prizes were given to Aamina Mustafa and Mohammed Ahsan Ali. The event was organized to encourage and boost the ambitions of young generation and inspring them to bring out their best in Quran Recitation

While speaking at the event Chief Guest H.E.Mr. Md.Noor Rahman Sheikh appreciated the social works of IPWF for Indian Community, praised the brilliant performance of students, He said it gives us great pleasure seeing that all participants, Judges and Jury members are Indians, he said the recitation of the children was fantabulous, and congratulated to the winners and participants. Chief Guest further said President Ayyub Hakeem and his IPWF Team deserves to be appreciated for their relentless efforts for this Noble cause, even in this period when the world is observing lockdown.

HOC, Consul Hajj Mr. Y Sabir appreciated IPWF team for organizing this virtual competition, he said it’s really amazing that 111 students registered to participate for the contest, he appreciated the hard work of children and efforts of parents for preparing their children.

Mr. Hakeem welcomed all and informed that this competition received overwhelming response from Indian community locally and internationally in short time since its launch was just couple of days earlier. Which compliments events Objective to encourage children “mainly Indians residing in Saudi Arabia” especially during the month of Quran “Ramadan” and lockdown period #COVID-19. 

40 contestants made it to the Semifinals, and 15 Students reached the Grand Finale, 2 young children were given consolation for their enthusiastic recitation. 

The President also appreciated his IPWF Team for unwavering support in preparation of this event.  He thanked the Chief Guest, HE Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh and Guest of Honor Mr. Y Sabir for gracing this glorious competition. He Thanked the audience and announced that all contestants will be awarded appreciation “digital certificate’

Syed Nasir Khursheed anchored the program, and entertained with beautiful Urdu couplets. Farhan Abdur Rab and Abdul Rahman Poyakkara conducted the contest flawlessly on time. Farhan, concluded the event with Vote of Thanks and soleful dua.

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March 15,2020

Markaz Al Madeena Association, Eastern province, conducted JALS-E-UCHILA get together program at Dammam, Saudi Arabia on March 5,2020 on account of celebrating 28 years of social service dedicated by the organization.

The event chairman Noushad Uchil inaugurated the function. The organization president presided the program and delivered talk about the intention of the organization. Hashim Uchil has intorduced the social and academic contribution of the organization of past 28 years. Jamal Uchil welcomed the gathering and Ismail G.I. host the program.

Games, Quiz and prize distribution to the winners and senior social workers was the special attraction of the event. The planning committee of the event includes Iqbal, Farooq, Shahul Hameed, Ramza, Nabeel, Afthar, Ashraf and Shafi.

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