Riyadh, May 2: Hidayah Foundation, Riyadh organised its Annual Get-Together named ‘Fun & Care Fest – 2013’ on Thursday April 18 at the Al Rushd Istrah. The event was a culmination of nearly two months of meticulous planning.
Under the able guidance of the President Abdul Rahman and continuous follow up and supervision of the Event Manager Ilyas Hussain, and the get-together was a grand success by all standards.
There was a gathering of over 1500 guests from different parts of India and the sub-continent who attended the event. According to Abdul Rahman “We had many visitors from Mangalore and Dubai including Hyder Ali, Chairman of Presidency Homes and Infrastructure and Prestige international School, who were the main sponsors for the event. He was showcasing the forthcoming projects of Presidency Homes to the visitors.
Chairman of Hidayah Foundation, Khasim Ahmed, President of the Head Quarters, Haneef Hajee Golthamajal and Administrator Abid Asghar were also present.
The main program began with recitation of Quran by Master Aqeel Farooq. Hafiz Imran Omri delivered a lecture on charity. He said charity should be a collective effort. It has blessings of Allah as well as it has the capacity to become power of the community.
Abdul Rahman welcomed. Mohammed Ashfaq, Vice-President made a brief presentation on the achievements of Hidayah Foundation and the recent developments that are taking place. He highlighted the developments on the Hidayah Share and Care Colony wherein 24 new houses are being built in the 2nd Phase. He informed everyone that the new website of Hidayah Foundation www.hidayahfoundation.org was operational.
The gathering and sponsors were all praises for the environment created by Ismail Kemmunje. He and his team put in a lot of hard work and exhibited their talent in putting up a beautiful display for the event.
Sheikh Mansur, General Secretary gave an eye opener to the audience with his presentation on ‘How to Stop Wasting Food’. Being in-charge for the Monthly Ration Program, he explained to the audience how Hidayah Foundation channels nearly 12 lakhs per year to feed about 89 families in many villages surrounding Mangalore. He invited the audience to participate in this noble effort.
Anyone who is interested in participating in the Monthly Ration Program can contact Mansur on 0568763438 [email protected]
Mohammed Ali B K, Abdul Khader Khozama, Abdul Hameed, Ayaz, Mansur and others were present. Sports and quiz competitions were also organised as part of the event.
Woman’s wing of Hidayah Foundation also organised variety of competition such as Qur’an competition for kids under the leadership of Ghazala Ilyas. Qirat was given by Juveriya Majeed B K. The prizes for this program were sponsored by Sheikh Ansar of A-1 Plastics. Mrs. Sureena Abdullatheef coordinated the programme.
Abdul Latheef Idrees anchored the event and Hyder Ali, Chairman of Presidency Homes and Infrastructure sponsored the event.
Comments
Add new comment