Karnataka Cultural Foundation holds EDUQUEST in Dammam

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May 3, 2016

Dammam: Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF), a socio-cultural platform of Kannadiga Muslims, organized a mega quiz contest called EDUQUEST for the community students studying in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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A huge gathering of around seven hundred people were spellbound by the competitive spirit displayed by the students in the first ever such EDUCATIONAL event organized for the promotion of competitive environment among students of the community. Mangalorean community here in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia is well known for organizing huge community gatherings, however this particular gathering received special appreciation from everyone for being unique and first of its kind in Mangalorean expatriate community.

The occasion also witnessed an awesome entertainment quiz contest held for the professionals working in different companies in the region. The colorful evening quiz gathering was also a wholesome community entertainment event with spectacular display of the traditional DUFF performance by KCF DUFF team during the intervals. Devotional songs, poetry reading and open quiz challenge to audience kept the audience glued to their seat for about six hours. The height of curiosity and enthusiasm generated by this event was most visible when people were seen rushing back in competition to capture seats after the break.

EDUQUEST students’ quiz contest was the grand finale for winners in the qualifying level quiz contests held in cities such as Dammam, Khobar, Jubail, Riyadh, Jeddah and Madinah. The twelve winners from different cities were grouped in to six teams. By drawing lots, these six teams were allotted to different companies who were the sponsors of the event. Big business entities run under the leadership of Mangaloreans such as Al- Muzain, RAISCO Group, Expertise Industrial Services, Al- Falah Group of Companies, Real Tech Industrial Services and FABROTECH had come forward to own the teams to promote this first ever educational competitive event of the community.

The quiz contained five rounds comprising one round of Islamic questions and two rounds of general knowledge questions, a picture round and a rapid fire round in the end. The students quiz generated lot of interests as all the teams were of equal strength and fought for every point. RAISCO, AL-Falah and MUZAIN teams were tied up with 150 points each at the end. Finally, the tie breaker round saw Al- Falah team comprising Suhaib and Adnan from International Indian School Jubail emerging victorious and MUZAIN team comprising Aakif and Mahir of International Indian School Dammam as runner up.

The selected six teams of professionals from different regions of the Saudi Arabia participated in the ‘Adult quiz contest’. Here too, by drawing lots six teams were allotted to different sponsoring companies. Companies such as Suhana Travels, Arabian Clouds, SAMCON, Techxon, Red Sea Housing and Spectrum Indus were pronounced owners of Adult quiz teams. Islamic general knowledge, Identifying logos of the companies/products, identifying the personalities, current affairs and rapid fire question were the different rounds in this segment. Teams owned by Red Sea Housing with Nizam and Rameez Kulai (Both from Riyadh) and Spectrum Indus with Salman Ullal and Jamal Swalih (Both from JUBAIL) emerged victorious and runner up respectively. Attractive cash prizes and trophies were distributed to winners among students. Adults were given attractive trophies and prizes.

Well-structured stage setup and state of the art quiz devices were arranged for the grand quiz occasion in which Mr. Kamarudeen was the quiz master. The quiz master expressed heartfelt thanks to Mr. Aboobakkar Padubidre, the chairman of the organizing committee of this quiz gathering, Mr. NS Abdullah, the international coordinator of KCF, Haneef Manjanady, senior advisor of KCF, Mr. Asif Goodinabali, a senior leader of Saudi National KCF, Mr. Umar Farook Katipalla, Gen. Secretary, KCF Saudi National Committee, Mr. Mohammad Belthangady, commander of volunteer team, Mr. Faizal Krishnapura, and Mr. Shafeeq among so many others who were instrumental in realizing the dream of first ever educational community ‘Mulaqat’ in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Well trained KCF volunteer team led by its commander Mr. Mohammad Belthangady received special attention and appreciation from everyone for their disciplined approach in serving guests and audience in this evening gathering.

Addressing the gathering the President of KCF Saudi Arabia, Usthad Yousuf Saqafi Baithar briefed about the member welfare scheme launched by the KCF and expressed satisfaction about the way KCF gaining mass popularity among expatriate Kannadigas in Saudi Arabia in particular and Gulf Countries in general. He appreciated the way in which Dammam zone conceptualized this event and carried it out in most professional way possible. KCF is already in the limelight everywhere in GCC countries by being useful to expatriates in educational and welfare activities and it will continue carrying out useful educational activities to expatriates within the ambit of culture and traditions of the land so that expatriates remain cheerful and motivated in their work, he added.

The quiz master hailed the support of the business groups for the success of this event. He said all business groups headed by Mangaloreans were unanimous in stressing the need for such educational competitive events and they were happy that KCF pioneered such an initiative in Saudi Arabia.

Karnataka Cultural Foundation utilized the occasion to launch a welfare scheme for its members. DP Yousuf Saqafi Baithar KCF Saudi National President, Mr. NS Abdullah, the convener of KCF International Council, Mr. Aboobakkar Padubidre, member of KCF International Council and Umar Farook Katipalla, Gen. Secreatry of KCF Saudi National Committee lunched the welfare scheme by handing over the welfare scheme logo to Mr. Saleem Kanyadi, the Convener of KCF Saudi Arabia welfare division.

Also, the occasion was utilized to felicitate the KCF members who were instrumental in bringing in highest gold and silver membership to ‘Gulf ISHARA’ monthly informative magazine circulated in Gulf countries on behalf of KCF. Asif Goodinabali, the national leader of KCF in Saudi felicitated the volunteers who were involved in bringing honored membership to ‘Gulf ISHARA”

The “open quiz challenge” thrown to audience made the huge gathering stand on their toes awaiting their chance to answer the questions. Elders, youngsters and children among audience were seen enthusiastically participating in the open quiz challenge. Attractive prizes were given to winners among audience.

The colorful evening program began with Dua followed by that General Secretary of Dammam zone KCF Mr.Faizal Krishnapura welcomed the gathering. Hafil Abdul Majeed Saqafi recited Qira’ath and in the end Mr. Umar Farook Kuppetti, the chairman of organization division of KCF Dammam Zone proposed vote of thanks. A live telecast of the program was arranged to allow the ladies to watch the program. An entertainment quiz was held for ladies too at the ladies hall in all women environment. Sumptuous Dinner was served on the occasion. Snacks and drinks were supplied to audience intermittently throughout the duration the program in an organized way.

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Comments

Hithaishi
 - 
Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Good & Professional Program conducted by KCF Team.
Thanks to all KCF Team Members.

Muthalib
 - 
Saturday, 7 May 2016

Brother Asif,
\One round of Islamic Quiz\"Out of 5 Round.
Well this is called Deeni Program...Great.
Who ever it is...We have lots more to do my Dear Brother's to our Society.Concentrate on that rather spending Money to all such WASTE Programs.

Do things which is useful for Life after DEATH."

M.Riyaz
 - 
Thursday, 5 May 2016

All these HUGE amount of Hard earned money (public money) spent for just for asking few silly questions. 99% non religious questions! nothing but waste!

Asif UK
 - 
Thursday, 5 May 2016

Masha Allah. I don't understand y some people criticizing this amazing & well organised deeni program for silly matters. may be they have jealousy or \Kaamaale Kanninavaru\""

Abu Tabish
 - 
Thursday, 5 May 2016

Al-Bukhari Reported Prophet Mohammed (PBUH)Said \Whatever of the Izaar (Lower Garment) is below the Ankle is in the FIRE\". (Al-Buhkari 5787)

See the Garments of each and everyone.You people might feel it as a small thing But will suffer life after Death.

Avoid DANCE it is not ment for a MUSLIM."

Ahmed
 - 
Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Waste of time.... first learn about Islam,Learn about Our Beloved Prophet Mohammed (pbuh).

Avoid Shirk & Bid'ath.
Avoid Suffism
Avoid following Pakadi Musliar's Blindly.

Prepare for Life After Death.

Abu Fazal
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

KCF was conducting nice & professional programs for Kannadigas in GCC, Malaysia & UK. This program was wonderful. Please conduct Quiz program in International level to encourage the students.

UMAR DAMMAM
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

MASHA ALLAH, GOOD PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY KCF DAMMAM ZONE. ALL THE BEST .

Mohammed
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Program was good but it was led by a immoral person. Please avoid to have him as leader of KCF.

thameem
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Tuesday, 3 May 2016

It was super setup program that i was ever seened bfore in gulf countries..may allah bless KCF to present more islamic culture program in gcc all countries as well..

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August 7,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: ‘Nama Tuluve’ Purushotham Salian, a staunch stalwart who always supported humanity and a strong pillar for Tuluvas in Dubai, passed away August, 4 at Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain. He was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain some time ago. He was on the last stage of illness which was not detected earlier.

His funeral last rites were conducted on Thursday August 7 at Jebel Ali cemetery in Hindu rites with a few of his family members present. Due to Covid pandemic, neither his body was able to be flown back to hometown nor could his two children come down to attend the funeral. However, it was said that his wish was to be cremated here in Dubai which unknowingly sometime back he whispered to one of his friends.

Purushotham had few years ago, survived a heart attack and fought back his life, though it had a minor paralytic effect on him. Even though, till recently he used to do his day-to-day work normally. He was a hard working personality and owned a readymade garment shop in Ajman and Dubai mostly taking care of clients with requirement of uniforms and coveralls. His dedication towards work was always appreciated by his clients who used to get their things delivered on time always.

He was never a publicity person and was helping the poor and needy in whatever ways he could silently. He strongly supported the community and was associated with Nama Tuluveru and Billawa community with commitment. He used to voluntarily come forward for the ground work of various functions of the community and used to be there until it was done perfectly.

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January 28,2020

Riyadh, Jan 28: The celebration of the 71st Republic Day was held on January 26th by the Central Committee of the Indian Social Forum Riyadh at the Ramada Hotel Auditorium in Riyadh. People from different Indian states and different religious backgrounds were present during the event.

The program was inaugurated with the unity song, Saleem Moulavi– Regional committee member India Fraternity Forum/Riyadh inaugurated the program.

Social Forum Central Committee president Janab Harris Mangaluru chaired the program and welcomed the guests. In his presidential speech he described and uncovered stories of freedom struggle and participants of Indian Muslims for the freedom fight. He urged everyone to fight against unconstitutional Citizenship Amendment Bill which passed by Centre government. He said that the We will continue its agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the NRC and would not relent unless the Union government withdrew the Act.

Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Committee member Janab Mohammed Naveed delivered the Republic Day message. He said India was formed based on concept of ‘unity in diversity’ and it becomes every Indians’ responsibility to safeguard it. He expressed concern over CAA, NRC and NPR. Across India, students at other universities are against the Citizenship Amendment Act passed by Centre government.  The law offers amnesty to undocumented migrants from three neighboring Muslim-majority countries but only if they are non-Muslim. Critics say that by excluding Muslims, the law establishes a religious test for Indian citizenship, in violation of the secularism enshrined in India's constitution. The Indians, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and region have firmly resolved to oppose the draconian laws and fascist moves to debar the poor. Constitution granted to every person and citizen of India who are not ready to put them on a test of ideology of RSS and programs of BJP to implement the Brahmanist mind-set. He said that the police atrocities against CAA/NRC/NPR protesters had increased only in BJP-ruled States and  there were several loose ends in the police story about the incidents leading to the firing.

Eng Shahul Hameed – Coordinator of Tamil Nadu Islamic Federation, Dr. Jahangeer Ahmed - Assistant professor/King Saud university, Mohammed Rafi – Gen Secretary of India Fraternity Forum Regional Committee, Mr. Abdul jaleel– Vice President of Indian Islahi Center, Mr. Basha –Member of IFT Executive Council , Mr. Ajmal Hussain – Member of Pravasi Forum central Committee, Younus Wallan – President Humanity Forum Riyadh. All delivered the message on the eve.

Basheer Karandur, General Secretary of Social Forum Central Committee, welcomed the gathering and Social Forum Riyadh Tamilnadu State Committee President Jabir presented the vote of thanks. Abdul Basheer was master of ceremony.

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May 22,2020

Mangaluru, May 22: An elderly cardiac patient from Dakshina Kannada, who was stranded in Saudi Arabia due to covid-19 lock-down, has finally reached his homeland thanks to the timely intervention by Humanity Forum Jubail and Indian Social Forum.

The elderly man hailing from Kadaba area of Dakshina Kannada was admitted to a hospital in Madinah. However, his condition continued to worsen due to lack of proper treatment. The efforts by his family members to bring him back home had not yielded results.

Meanwhile, one of the relatives of the patient, Ansari Suratkal, who happens to be a DKSC activist, brought the issue to the notice of the Karnataka unit of the Indian Social Forum in Dammam. ISF contacted Humanity Forum president Zakariya Jokatte, who helped the patient to speak directly union minister D V Sadananda Gowda in a video conference organised by coastaldigest.com.

Humanity Forum also persuaded the Indian Embassy to allow the stranded cardiac patient to fly back to India through Dammam-Bengaluru repatriation flight on May 20. 

However, it was not easy for the patient to travel from Madinah to Dammam International Airport due to lock-down and curfew. ISF not only obtained travel permission for him but also arranged vehicle. Jeddah and Riyadh units of ISF helped in obtaining permission letter in their respective places in spite of travel ban imposed by the police. Madinah unit of ISF arranged vehicle for transportation. Zakariya Jokatte bore the air ticket and other expenses of the patient.

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