IFF Hajj volunteers trained to sever the guests of Allah

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October 24, 2012

Dammam, October 24: India Fraternity Forum conducted a workshop for Hajj volunteers at Safa Auditorium in Dammam recently. IFF Volunteers will serve Hajjis at Mina during the days of Dhul Hajj - 9 to 12 (October 26 to 28).

Volunteers of India Fraternity Forum already began serving Hajj pilgrims since the arrival of the first group of Indian Hajis in Jeddah. Volunteers were at hand to welcome pilgrims on their arrival at the Hajj Terminal of Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport. They are helping pilgrims to collect their baggage and complete formalities. Teams of 8 to 10 volunteers were at the Hajj terminal around the clock to assist arriving pilgrims.

More than 1,000 volunteers from all over Saudi Arabia are ready to serve the Hajjis especially the weak and the disabled, by directly leading and guiding them to their places and tents, especially in Mina.

The event in Dammam was mainly organized to provide guidelines, instructions and to train volunteers from eastern province in order to serve the Hajjis in a better way.

The event was gestured by Mr. Naser Mohamed Zahid of KFPUM, Dr. Uttam Koya - General Physician Dar As-Shiha Dispensary, Dammam, Mr. Ahmed Kutty- Thejas Marketing Manager, Riyadh and Mr. Syed Nouman – IT Engineer, Dammam. Moosa Kutty & Salam Master from Kerala, Ahmed Meeran from Tamilnadu and Iqbal from Karnataka where also present on the dias.

Mr. Naser Mohamed Zahid speaking at the occasion appreciated the IFF Hajj Volunteers for their well maintained disciplined work and wished and prayed for all their future endeavors. Dr. Uttam Koya, Mr. Ahmed Kutty and Mr. Syed Nouman also spoke on the occasion and wished all Volunteers.

Mr. Mohammed Shareif conducted the training session for IFF Hajj Volunteers. More than 100 volunteers participated in the training session. The training was conducted in a well organized manner. It was ensured that the volunteers were properly guided to serve the Hajjis. Live videos and maps were used to guide the volunteers.

The event began with the recitation of Qira'th by brother Shabeer Faizi. Mr. Faisel welcomed the gathering and presented the IFF preface. Mr. Chowdery of Assam presented the vote of thanks. The event was anchored by Mohammed Ashraf.

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Media Release
June 1,2020

Kuwait: Eid is usually a time of family get-togethers and feasts after weeks of dawn-to-dusk fasting. But this year people celebrated at home, with virus fears dampening the holiday spirit and strict restrictions in place.

Kuwait went under full curfew before the start of Ramadan leaving people to practice fasting and Ramadan rituals at home, Even Eid al-Fitr came under full lock-down period.

As situation demanded, IMA Kuwait celebrated the Eid Get-together online via video conferencing tool, All IMA members participated joyfully in Eid Milan online gathering which was scheduled immediately after Eid prayer. Members participated and congratulated each other on the eve of Eid.

The IMA president Shamvel Parviz addressed the gathering and thanked them for joining online for this unique Eid celebration which will be remembered in history. He also advised members to be aware of conditions of neighbors, friends and family and assist them if they need help in this difficult time.

Eid al-Fitr follows weeks of fasting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims all over Kuwait followed strict guideline and performed Eid prayer at home along with their family.

As a part of social service activities IMA also distributed ration kits before start of Ramadan and during Ramadan for needy people all over Kuwait.

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Media Release
June 24,2020

The Overseas Indian Cultural Congress (OICC), Bahrain, has charted aircrafts to repatriate stranded expatriates to India. 

Boby Parayil, General Secretary, OICC National Committee, Bahrain has thanked all those who supported in this cause.

“The aircrafts were not licensed and were in crisis until the last minute. Finally, Mohammed Mansoor, president of Bahrain chapter of Indian Overseas Congress approached IOC Middle East in charge Dr Arathi Krishna, who helped get permission to operate flight to Kozhikode,” he said in a release. 

All mandatory approvals from the Foreign Ministry of Affairs and other government officials were accomplished by Dr Arathi Krishna. OICC has expressed gratitude to her for her timely support, he said. 

OICC is also grateful to former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy for doing necessary arrangements to get all the approvals for flight landing in Kerala, he added.

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May 12,2020

Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy. 

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon. 

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

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