Karnataka chapter of IFF-Riyadh hosts Sneha Koota-2014

Riyadh, Apr 23: India is a great democratic country where we must maintain harmony among all communities, said Saleem Guruvayanakere, ISF National ad-hoc committee member. He was speaking at ‘Sneha Koota 2014’, a family get together organized by India Fraternity Forum-Riyadh, Karnataka Chapter, at Al-Rushd Resort in Riyadh recently.

The event began with recitation of Quranic verses by Hafiz Sayed Mohammed Abdullah from Bihar followed by welcome address by Ismail Inoli General Secretary of IFF Riyadh Karnataka Chapter.

IFF Riyadh Region President Saleem Maulavi Al-Kasimi, in his presidential address stressed on the importance of educational empowerment of Indian Muslims to become part of mainstream in India.

Ashraf Puttur, President, IFF-Dammam, Karnataka Chapter, inaugurated the programme. Chief guest Dr. Kaiser Parvez, General Physician National Tuberculosis Program Head MOH Riyadh gave health tips and spoke about the prevention of Corona Virus, a deadly disease that caused concern in the Kingdom. Haris Sowkar, President IFF Riyadh, Karnataka Chapter, guest of the event and Haris Angaragundi proposed vote of thanks compered the programme.

Hundreds of Indian expatriates participated in the programme, which included a documentary presentation of Rehab Indian Foundation’s charity works in India and IFF Expo exhibition. The special attraction of the event was Yoga demonstration by IFF Kerala Team and Social awareness drama ‘Daarideepa’ by IFF Karnataka brothers.

Various sports and games for children, women and youths like tug-of-war, sack race were conducted and prizes were distributed to the winners.

Four air tickets sponsored by Jet Airways were won by Mr. Gafoor Katipalla, Mr. Ashraf Mulki, Mr. Siddik Mangalore and Mrs. Thahira Ilyas Bajpe.

Karavali Welfare Association’s Mr. Royston Prabhu and Mr. Rajesh, KYMA’s Mr. Parvaz Ali & Mr. Sulaiman Katipalla, Hidaya Foundation’s Mr. Ilyas Udupi, Mr. Ramzuddin Tamilunadu from ISF, Mr. Basheer Kerala, Ucchila Jamath’s Mr. Mushtaq Kasim, Yermal Jamath’s Mr. Ilyas Ucchila, Panorama’s Mr. Niyaz Padubidri, Mr. Mohammed Sirajuddin from Malabar Gold & Daimonds, Mr. Jiljith. K.T from Jet Airways, Mr. Mohammed Ashraf Talapady from Lulu Hyper Market, Mr. Ansar & Mr. Imthiyaz from A one Plastic, Mr. Rashid from Arab News, Mr. Badur Al-Mutairi, a social worker, were present on the occasion.

Compass Ocean Logistics, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Jet Airways, Lulu Hyper Market, Alwatania Poultry, A One Plastic and Al Muhaidib were the sponsors of the event. All the key representatives of the sponsors were present at the programme.