Dubai, May 30: With a determination to make Muslims of coastal Karnataka, a dowry-free community, an anti-dowry campaign is being organised by the UAE unit of Karavali Welfare Association (KWA) under the theme “Say No to Dowry; Save Community”.
The 15-day long campaign got underway at Indian Islamic Centre Auditorium on Deira Mutheena Road, Dubai recently.
Inaugurating the programme Moideen Kutty Kakkinje Dibba said that giving and accepting the dowry, both are anti-Islamic acts.
Launching the campaign symbolically by releasing the invitation cards of the campaign, Abdurrasheed Zaini Al-Kaamili said that the evils of dowry cannot be eradicated through mere speeches and write-ups.
“Our marriage system should be transformed from extravagance weddings to simple. We should prohibit luxurious weddings”, he said.
Chief guest Sayyid Asgar Ali Thangal Kolpe said, “We should create awareness against dowry among community members.
Zainul Abideen Wafi also spoke on the occasion. C H Hameed Kapu, Abdul Khader Haji Baithadka, anti-dowry activist Zaheer Shah Puttur were present.
The programme was started with the recitation of verses from holy Qur’an by Jafar Savanoor. General Secretary of KWA Muhammad Unais welcomed the gathering. Shaikuna Mahmoodul Faizi Olemundovu offered Du’a and presided over the programme. President of the Association Niyaz Miyandad proposed vote of thanks while Rifayee Goonadka compered the programme.
The valedictory of the campaign will be held at Mutheena Indian Islamic Centre Auditorium in Dubai on June 8. On the occasion, several social and religious leaders will deliver talk on the topic, 'Oppose dowry - save community'.
Meeting
In a meeting held later in the evening dignitaries including Abdussalam Puthige of Varthabharathi Kannada Daily, Kasim Ahmed of Hidaya Foundation, Moideen Kutty Kakkinje, Asgarali Thangal Kolpe advised the members of KWA on how to eradicate this menace.
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