Mangalore, September 8: It was yet another attempt to promote communal harmony and bridge the gap between Hindus and Muslims of the city.
Nearly 50 people got together in a harmonious Eid get-together organised by Mangalore unit of Jama'at-e-Islami Hind at Hidayath Centre here recently.
Harikrishna Punaroor, Former President of Kannada Sahithya Parishat was the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion he said that one should not expect accolades for social services instead he should expect love of Almighty. “We won't get satisfaction by mere praises by the people,” he said.
S P Chengappa, President of Mangalore Bar Association advised people not to be greedy.
In his presidential address, Muhammad Kunhi, District Convener, Youth Wing of JIH said fear of Almighty and belief in life Hereafter can cure all the social evils that exist today.
Mansoor Ahmed, Entrepreneur and others were present.
At Kaanthi Church
Jammat-e-Islami Hind organised a similar Eid get-together at Kaanthi Church Hall on Mangaladevi Road here recently.
Saeed Ismaeel, President of Mangalore Unit JIH delivered introductory remarks. Rev Winfred J Amanna, CSI of Kaanthi Church and Muralidhar Bolar, Administrator of Mukhyaprana Temple were the chief guests. A K Kukkila, Editor, 'Sanmarga' Kannada Weekly presided over the function.
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