Mangalore, November 23: The mass marriage system is a boon for Muslim community of the coastal Karnataka, where dowry menace is rampant, said Mangalore MLA U T Khader.
He was speaking at the mass marriage ceremony organised by Al Wafa Trust, a city based charity at Unity Hall near Thokkottu on the outskirts of the city on Wednesday.
He said that Muslim organisations should widely involve in social service and charity, keeping the poorest of the poor in mind.
As many as 16 couples entered marital life in the programme, which was inaugurated by Udupi Qazi PM Ibrahim Musliar Bekala.
Mr Bekala opined that a mass marriage reduce the burden of marriage on bride's father. He also laid emphasis on the following the model of Prophet Muhammad (phuh) and his companions during marriage.
Mangalore Qazi Al-Haj Thwaka Ahmed Musliar solemnized the Nikah in the presence of the family members and guests.
Chairman of the Trust Mohammed Badruddin presided over the programme.
Former state education minister B A Mohidin, planter and businessman Mohammed Ullal Soofi, Sunni leader Hathim Kanchi, South Canara Muslim Welfare Association-Doha president Abdullah Monu Mohidin were present as chief guest.
General Secretary of the Trust U H Umar delivered introductory address after welcoming the gathering. NRI activist Mohammed Iqbal Manna was also present.
Al Wafa Trust has been organising mass marriages for the benefit of girls belonging to economically poor family.
According to Mr Badruddin, the ceremony is aimed at addressing the issue of dowry, which is an impediment for many women from economically poor background to enter in to wedlock.
“This time the Trust has taken on itself to meet the complete marriage expenses of these 16 couples. Each couple would receive gold, clothes and gifts”, he said.
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