16 couple enter marital life at Al Wafa mass marriage ceremony

November 23, 2011

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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January 15,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 15: Thousands of people on Wednesday boarded boats from Ullal's Kotepura to join a massive protest against the amended Citizenship Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Adyar here.

People travelling through boats and steamers decorated with national flags, raised slogans during their journey through the Netravathi River.

The innovative mode of transportation was used by the protestors to reach the venue, as it not only saved time but was also more convenient for the fishermen, as large number of people from this community joined the protest.

The protestors docked their boats at the shore, which was barely 500 metres from the site of protest, being held at Shah Ground in Adyar.

The distance between Kotepura to the Shah Ground is approximately 15 kilometres but protesters would have to walk more five kilometres to reach the venue because of heavy traffic.

Due to protest, the national highway was also blocked and resulted in huge traffic snarls on routes leading to agitation site. 

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July 7,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 7: The government of Kerala has barred movement of daily pass holders — professionals and workers — between Kasaragod district and Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district following a spurt in COVID-19 cases.

Kerala Revenue Minister E. Chandrasekaran announced the decision at a meeting on Monday in Kasaragod. Both district administrations had in June issued passes to daily travellers in their districts to travel in connection with their work.

Those from Dakshina Kannada intending to work in Kasaragod have to remain in Kasaragod for 28 days if they wish to continue and those from Kasaragod would have to remain in Dakshina Kannada for 28 days if they wish to continue their work, the Minister said.

Thousands from Kasaragod travel daily to Mangaluru and surrounding areas in connection with their work. Their travel past Talapady check post on NH 66 was facilitated by daily e-passes.

Similarly, many from Dakshina Kannada, particularly doctors and healthcare workers, travel daily to Kasaragod with daily e-passes issued by the Kasaragod administration.

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