Riyadh: DKMO hosts grand family winter fest-2017

Riyadh: The Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota (DKMO), Riyadh, conducted its annual ‘grand family winter festival-2017’ on Nov 23 at Al Rushd Resort, Riyadh. It was well organized and huge gathering was the main factor of success.

DKMO is aunique organization set up in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh with an intention to support the family of deceased NRI’s in case of sudden death of their breadwinners.

Currently, DKMO has expanded with other objectives like financial loan for members, air tickets for stranded NRIs, general relief fund, micro loan to support self-employment in India and support for anti dowry marriages & campaigns.

The DKMO team spirit was very much appreciated and their efforts on supporting the NRI community was significantly touched the hearts of the Public. Awe – Inspiring reception welcomed all the crowd into this Mega event. The program had begun with stage function followed by many other fun filled indoor and outdoor activities.

The program started with recitation of holy quaran by Master Hisham Bin Muhammed Ali. DKMO Secretary Br Irfan Mani welcomed all the guests to the dais. Br. Basheer Talapady, a vibrant spokesman had compered the event with brief introduction of the ceremony to the audience. DKMO Vice President Br. Mohammed Ali Jokatte presided over the function. Br Akhtar Sheikh, Ameer NRCC JF had inaugurated the function and he spread the beautiful fragrances of DKMO’s activities in his inaugural speech.

The chief guest of the event Br Zuhair Malik Falahi narrated the importance of charity through the verses of Quaran and Hadeeth. He elevated the significance of charity and its rewards in accordance with Islamic guidelines.

Another distinguished Guest, an Icon of the day Mr.Kundan Lal, Regional Manager Air India was an attraction for the audience. He encouraged all the youths to indulge in pro-socio activities and he stressed to look into the pathetic situations of our very neighboring lives irrespective of cast and creed.

A well-deserved eminent community thinkerBr.Sheikabba Deerah was felicitated with “DKMO Excellence Award” for his life time achievement on his dedication and hard work for the betterment of the community.

Vice President Br Fazlurrahman Kolkar briefed the audience about the activities and future plans of DKMO. Meanwhile the crowd was kept under sweet pressure with an enthralling raffle draw and spot quizzes. Quiz Master Br.Mazin interestingly puzzled the children and adults with an Islamic and general questions and the Winners were encouraged with dazzling gift hampers. Through the attractive mega raffle draw one of the spectator won bumper “Air India” Return Ticket. At the end of the stage program Br.Salman Noor conveyed the vote of thanks to all guests and audiences.

As a special event, a Duff program was conducted by Pupils of Alif InternationalSchool, Riyadh. All the spectators had very mesmerizing desi feelings and recalled their olden days.

Alif international school had organized the Drawing competition for children of all age group. Real talents were emerged out with beautiful art work and winners were awarded and all participants received the consolation prizes. The team of McDonalds entertained the children with face painting, spot games and with Gift Coupons.

As a whole, all the guests had enjoyed the sumptuous dinner with sweets, Ice creams,soft drinksand Fruits. As a special additive, many different food stalls were challenging their taste. Br. Sheikh Deerah and his team supervised and well managed the food arrangements.

On the other side, Ladies Volunteers had conducted numerous activities like quiz program, spot games and outdoor sports and they distributed the fascinating prizes to all the winners.

Br.Haneef NS, Br.Shameer and their team had energetically conducted the various outdoor games like tug of war, running race, dodge ball and lemon race for children and Volleyball, Tug of war and Pot Breaking for adults.

Bantwal Guys emerged to be the winner of both volleyball and Tug of War events and Spin Guys Malaz were runners up of both events.

This great Mega “DKMO Family Winter Festival -2017” was sponsored by Al-Muzain, Himalaya, Expertise, Fashion Line, Al-Falah, Compass Logistics, RACC, White Stone, Air India, RaiscoAbubakkar, Universal, New Tech Advertising, Malabar Gold, On Dot Logistics, Samcon, and Other Companies & Individuals.

During the Closing Ceremony, DKMO secretory Br.Ismail thanked all the guests, crowds, Sponsors, Supporters, well-wishers, Volunteers and executive members. On marking the conclusion, whole DKMO team pledged to utilize the fund raised from this event to support the helpless NRIs and needy people back home.

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DKMO is doing a great job, Mashallah. Good Team work. DKMO helps NRI's a lot.

Best wishes for the future.

Mashaallah, DKMO is doing really a good work specially for NRI's FRF Scheme.

May Allah reward each and every member of DKMO. May it function successfully in future, In Sha Allah.

DKMO is really doing an unique service for NRI's.

Its objectives are excellent and FRF Scheme for NRI's are really worth..

Hats off to DKMO and its Executive Member...

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Kuwait Kannada Koota organizes Daasotsava

Media Release

March 2,2020

Kuwait: State of Karnataka is enriched with Daasa culture, which had contributed immensely to its literature, culture, art & philosophy. Daasa tradition in Karnataka was part of the Bhakti movement which flourished from around 15th century and it extended considerable spiritual influence over the masses. Kuwait Kannada Koota, a socio-cultural association for the people of Karnataka in Kuwait, organized its annual Daasotsava on 14th February 2020 in remembrance of these saints, thereby displaying the rich cultural heritage of the state.

The program started with a warm welcome address by Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath, convener of cultural committee. Divine invocation prayer by Mrs. Vasantha Ashok and Mrs. Sandhya Arun set the trend for the event. This was followed by lighting of the traditional lamp by the 2020 executive committee, comprising of President Mr. Rajesh Vittal, Vice President Mr. Sandeep Chabba, General Secretary Mr. Praveen Kumar Shetty and Treasurer Mr. Pradeep Rao. President, while welcoming the gathering, spoke about the importance of Daasas in Kannada literature & history and briefed about the series of upcoming programs. Cultural programs started with fancy dress competition by Koota children comprising of all age group starting from infants to elder kids. This program stole the show as the efforts & time invested by children and their parents were clearly visible.

2019 executive committee was felicitated by the current committee for wonderfully managing Koota affairs & programs. This was followed by the release of Koota magazine “Marala Mallige", comprising of informative articles, drawings, poems etc., entirely contributed by the association members. Event’s main attraction “Vrindavana Leelavarana", a colorful dance drama spectacularly portrayed by 54 Koota children, was very well appreciated & received by the attendees. Association children who successfully completed 10th and 12th were felicitated as a token of encouragement. Executive committee gave away prizes to Kids who excelled in the stage competitions held earlier. Audience was treated to a divine and melodious Bhajan program conducted astutely by the ladies & men. Koota women performed Bhajan Kolata, along with ladies bhajan, in a well-coordinated manner. Vote of thanks was proposed by the secretary of Koota, thanking those who contributed for the success of the event. Another attraction was a quiz competition “Rasa Prashne", conducted efficiently between the programs, by Mr. Mahesh Shiramgond.

The whole event was planned and executed astutely by the cultural committee under the leadership of Convener, Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath. Public Relations Committee, led by Mrs. Suparna Dambal, welcomed the members in a vibrant & colorful way, showcasing a beautifully erected divine mantap. The event was sponsored by Unimoni, LIC HFL, VSPL, Geetherb, Kotak Life Insurance, Joy Alukkas, Lulu Hypermarket & Total Environment. The program ended with a sumptuous satvik lunch, sponsored by the senior Koota member, Mr. Ramachandran Seetharaman.

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