Twaqa Musliyar, U T Khader participate in BWF Milad celebration

Abu Dhabi, February 20: Bearys Welfare Forum, a social group of the Beary community observed Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammed, on the premises of the Indian Islamic Centre here, on Friday, February 17.

Delivering the keynote address, Mangalore Qazi Twaqa Ahmed Musliyar said BWF was reviving the rich tradition of Beary Community, which was known for tolerance and co-existence.

He also said that various social and cultural programmes being organized by BWF such as mass marriages are praiseworthy achievements.

Mangalore MLA U T Khader, who was the chief guest, laid emphasis on the extraordinary personality of Prophet Muhammad. Speaking about the problems and challenges of being faced by the community he urged the Muslims to be tolerant and maintain patience in every aspects of the life.

BWF president Mohamed Ali Uchil in his presidential remarks briefed the gathering about goal and achievements of his Forum.

A large number of children, men and women participated in various competitions. Quiz was also held. Bava Haji, President, Indian Islamic Centre, distributed the prizes for the winners.

Abdulla Madumoole, General Secretary of BWF compered the programme. Siddeeq Uchil along with Abdul Rauf, Imran Ahmed, Nazeer Ubar, V K Rasheed and Jaleel Krishnapur coordinated the programme.

Rafeeq Krishnapur, Coordinator BWF welcomed the gathering p. Abdul Salam recited the verses of Quran while Abdul Khader Kukkaige read out Kannada translation. BWF treasurer Muhammed Siddeeq Kaup proposed vote of thanks.

Moidu Hajee, General Secretary, Indian Islamic Centre, Ahmed Wahbe, Manager, New Islamic Center, M A Salam, General Secretary, Inidan Social Center, Shaul Hamed, businessman from Muscat were present among other dignitaries, besides 300 community members.

BWF executives Hamza Khader, Shaikh Bava, Mohamed Kallapu, Basheer Bajpe, Abdul Majeed, Ismail Shimoga, Majeed Aththoor, Farooq Kallapu, Hameed Gurupur, Ibrahim Perla, Haneef Ullal, Abdul Rasheed Bijai and Nawaz Uchil and youth wing members were instrumental in organising the function, stated a press release issued here.