Mangaluru’s ‘Shanthi Prakashana’ shines at Sharjah Book Fair

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November 7, 2016

Sharja: In what could be termed as a proud moment for Kannadigas in United Arab Emirates, Karnataka’s publication house ‘Shanthi Prakashana’ is taking part in 35th Sharjah International Book Fair from November 2 to 12.

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Every year international book fair will be held in Sharjah in the month of November. Sheikh Sultan III bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the ruler of Sharjah is a motivation force behind this book fair. Started in 1982, today it’s the fourth largest book fair in the world.

Shanthi Prakashana publishes books on different areas of human society including religion and culture. Till date it has brought out more than 270 titles. It also has three mobile literature vans roaming all over Karnataka to spread out human values and establish atmosphere of brotherhood.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Shanthi book stall, Sarvotthama Shetty, president of Abu Dhabi Kannada Sangha, said that Shanthi Prakashana is a value based publication house. “It should grow and spread the message of peace and humanity,” he added.

On the same occasion, Dr Muhammad Abdul Khair, CEO of Propharma group of companies, released Kannada translation of the volume 6 of ‘Thafheem-ul-Quran’.

Mallikarjuna Gowda, former president of Dubai Kannada Sangha, launched ‘Shanthi Prakashana Mobile App’. Uma Vidyadar, president of Dubai Kannada Sangha released newly published book of Hadeeth ‘Prakasha Bindugalu’.

Muhammad Kunhi, Manager of Shanthi Prakashana said, “There are no fables in Shanthi’s books. You can find only truth and message of peace and humanity.”

He said that mutual understanding between religions will eradicate disbeliefs and promotes space for human values. “This is the goal of Shanthi Prakashana,” he said.

National President of Islamic Cultural Center UAE, Mr. Arief Shareef, ICC Sharja President Abdul Qadeer, SQR Ilyas, Akthar Hussain Bhatkal, Noor Ashfak Karkala, Convener of Shanthi book stall Abdul Salam Deralakatte, V.K Rashid, Hafeez Kudroli, Ashraf Hasan Ullal, Mariyam Shaheera, Ashraf Madi were present.

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Hussain
 - 
Tuesday, 8 Nov 2016

Dear Readers,

Please be aware that Shanti Prakashana still publishing books written by Maududi, the one who led many innocent Muslim youths to terrorism. I request sharjah authority to ban books written by Maududi and sayed qutub.

Abdul
 - 
Tuesday, 8 Nov 2016

Good achievement by Shanthi Prakashana, Mangalore. Also need your book stall in other GCC country, during book exhibition. So, it can help to \Kannadigas\"."

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January 27,2020

Riyadh: On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) conducted BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN on the 17th Jan 2020 at KING SAUD Universities King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh. 

This is one of KWARs Prestigious Humanitarian EVENT every year, as we are indebted to serve the society for a Great Cause.

The campaign began at 08:30 am with a theme of Republic Day Celebrations and went on till 3:30 pm. Irrespective of Friday being a weekend and holiday people came in good numbers to donate Blood. The Hospital Staff, The Doctors and the Blood Bank Technicians and others at King Khalid University Hospital were more than happy to serve all those who have participated in this campaign.

KWAR Thanks all the Hospital Staff especially Mr. Salman Baqsh for his introduction of KWAR to Blood Bank and all the arrangements for this campaign, without his support this could not been done. Dr. Zafar Mahmoud for his wonderful support during the campaign and Mr. Abdullah Al Saman for his outstanding Hospitality throughout the campaign. KWAR also thanks all the donors who came all the way voluntarily for this Great Humanitarian Cause. As a token of gesture KWAR awarded Certificate of Appreciation to all the participants.

And KWAR would like to thank specially Mr. Nasir, Representative of Blood Helpline Karnataka, who encouraged many donors and made them to actively participate and donate blood for this noble cause.

KWAR’s core activities was on display on the screen, with most of the Committee members were present at the venue to serve the donors. KWAR thanks all the members, the Executive committee and all those who took their valuable time to organize this event successfully and thank all our well-wishers who supported us for the BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN. We in KWAR wish every Donor and the participants a healthy life ahead, and we need everyone's active participation in all our Future events.

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February 24,2020

Riyadh, Feb 24: Indian Islahi Center, Riyadh (IICR) kicked off the propagation campaign of "Learn the Quran" national conference, which is slated to be held on March 27, 2020 at Nofa Istiraha, Exit 18, Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. It's IICR's 20th successful program.

Kerala Legislative Assembly's opposition leader & Congress leader, Ramesh Chennitthala inaugurated the campaign that was held at Voco Hotel in Riyadh, capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ramesh was on two days visit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The objective of the campaign is to instil the keenness & to keep creating the continuous awareness amongst the community on Quran. It also enables to recite the Quran with Tajweed (science of reading the Quran) & correct form.

Aboobakker Edthanatukkara (President of IICR), Abdul Qayyum Bustani, Kunhi Kumbala, Abdullah Vallanchira, Adv. Abdul Jaleel, Naushad Ali Kozhikode, Mujeeb Ali Thodigappulam, Muhammad Kutty Kadannamanna, Fasal Rahman City Flower, Mujeeb Irumbuzhi, Jaleel Alappuzha, Arafat & others were present on the occasion.

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January 30,2020

Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee, Saudi Arabia organized Republic Day program at AlRyan Policlinic Restaurant Auditorium, Dammam on 25th January 2020.

Abdul Waris, Former Chairman of Indian International School Dammam Inaugurated the program.

Wasim Rabbani, president of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee Presided over the program.

Mansoor Shah KFUPM, Indian Social Forum Delhi Zone President, Dr. Fayaz Ahmed from King Fahad University Hospital, Amir Moulavi, Executive Member,  India Fraternity Forum (IFF) Dammam, Nasir Koduvalli, Indian Social Forum, Kerala State President, Dammam, Sharief, Social Forum Karnataka State President, DammamJahangir Moulavi, Tamilnadu State president delivered speech at the program. Mohammed Firoz, Indian Social Forum  President, Jubail read the preamble of constitution. 

 Nameer Kerala , Secretary, Social Forum Central Committee welcomed guests while Ashraf Karnataka, General Secretary, Central Committee delivered vote of thanks and Tahir Hyderabad, Secretary, Indian Social Forum, Central Committee coordinated the program.

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