Dammam, Feb 6: The Dammam Unit of Darul-Irshad Educational Centre hosted a family gathering in here on January 30. Braving the biting cold, hundreds of Mangaloreans along with their friends and acquaintances from neighboring districts and states took part in the night long fun fair with much enthusiasm.
The presence of lovely children and women conducting their own programme in a separate enclave of the hall provided additional flavor to the night long function.
Darul-Irshad Educational Centre based in Mani, Dakshina Kannada, has been engaged in imparting religious and general education to destitute among Muslim community for the past 24 years. The promotion committees of this educational center have also been functioning for the past 12 in various cities of Saudi Arabia. Dammam Unit of Darul-Irshad Educational Centre has arranged this family gathering of Mangalorean community to facilitate a forum for sharing brotherhood among Mangalorean community and create awareness on educational and charity works carried out at Darul-Irshad Mani and Mithur.
The function began at 9.00 p.m. with inaugural Qur’an recitation from Ismail Katipalla. Thereafter, Qur’an recitation contest was held for children in two groups, in which children participated with much attention to display their recitation talent. The winners were given a copy of ‘Qur’an’ as prizes.
Two benefactors of Darul-Irshad Institutions, Haamid Saeed Al- Ghamdi and Abu Thalib Al- Hammami, Ahmed Abu Ziyad of Egypt participated in the event and expressed their happiness to know the unity and solidarity among the Mangalorean Muslim community living in Saudi Arabia. One of the main sponsors of the event, Zakariya Muzain was the chief guest at the event. The co-sponsors of the programme Shareef Whitestone, Mahboob Enegria and Abid Gulf Column were also present on the occasion. In addition, representatives from organizations such as DKSC, Jamyiathul Falah (JF), Hidayah Foundation (HF), Manjanady Yatheem Khana, IFF, Goodinabali Welfare Associaiton, Al- Harmain Surinje, Karnere Relief Organizaiton, Al- Ameen Ujire also participated.
The stage programme of the day began after the dinner. Master Adnan Abdul Hameed recited the Qur’an. The traditional ‘Duff’ programme conducted by the students of Imam Navavi Madrasa, Jubail entertained the participants. Shahul Hameed, President of Darul-Irsahd Dammam welcomed the gathering. In his welcome speech, Shahul Hameed, spoke briefly about the educational and charity activities carried out at Darul-Irshad Mani and Mithur. The president thanked all the sponsors and participants who generously contributed to raise fund to meet the expense of boarding education of more than 300 ‘Miskeen’ destitute children of the community at DarulIrshad Mani and Mithur. He also utilized the occasion to remember all the members of DarulIrshad Community in organizing a program of this magnitude.
Later, the sponsors and supporters of the event were honored with memento. The man behind this programme and the man behind the progress of promotional committees across Saudi Arabia, Shahul Hameed was felicitated for his selfless dedicated work by Janab Is’haq Haji and Janab Anwar Hussain, the incumbent president of Darul-Irshad Saudi Arabia and his predecessor.
General Secretary of Dammam Unit of Darul-Irshad Amjad Khan thanked audience as well as everyone who contributed for the success of this function.
Kamarudeen conducted Quiz programme for selected five teams. Teams from DKSC, Al- Haramain Surinje, Karnere Relief Organizaiton, Hidayah Foundation, Sirjul Huda Kaup participated in the event. Al- Harmain Surije and Hidayah Foundation emerged victorious.
Thereafter, daring the biting cold, children participated in the various sports activities conducted under the leadership of Naushad Puttur and enjoyed to the maximum.
The ladies conducted their own programme with various sports and fun activities. Mrs. Kamarudeen conducted the visual quizfor ladies by forming five teams from among the gathered ladies. Ladies were seen immensely enjoying the visual quiz program and various other fun games.
The winners in the various competition were given attractive prizes, Besides, the lucky few got Umra Ticket, Thermos flask, Cookware and dinner set as raffle draw prizes. The luckiest one won the air ticket from Mangalore to Dammam as bumper prize winner sponsored by SUHANA Travels Mangalore.
The ultimate delicacy was the food of the day. The delicious food prepared by ‘Rose Restaurant’ at the gathering was a subject for praise by everyone.
On the whole, the entire evening environment provided a good alternative to otherwise dull indoor life in the winter here in Saudi Arabia.
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