Qatar: South Kanara Muslim Welfare Association elects new body

Office_Bearers_2013_-SKMWA

Doha, Feb 26: South Kanara Muslim Welfare Association, Doha, Qatar (SKMWA), an affiliated forum at ICC, with members hailing from coastal Karnataka, held its 20^th General Body Meeting in Mazza Restaurant to elect the new committee for 2013.

The meeting started with recitation of the verses of Holy Qu'ran by Mr Ayooub Ullal. President Abdualla Monu welcomed the gathering and elaborated on the forum's activities during 2012. General Secretary Mohammad Shameem and Treasurer Abdul Nasir Ullal presented the annual and financial reports respectively to the members and obtained their approval.

Thereafter the 2012 management committee was formally dissolved and new office-bearers for 2013 were selected unanimously in the meeting as below:

President – Mr Ibrahim Beary Nitte

Vice Presidents – Mr Abdul Kasim Udupi and Mr Abdul Kareem Kinnigoli

General Secretary – Mr Suhaib Ahmed Managalore

Joint Secretaries – Mr Rizwan Ahmed and Mr Abdul Majeed Haleangadi

Treasurer – Mr Sulaiman Mundkur

Joint Treasurer – Mr Amir Hamza BC Road

Special Needs –Mr. M.Iqbal Manna, Mr Abdulla Monu, and Mr Mohammad Shameem

Advisors – Mr CK Firoz, Mr Mohammad Kunhi Ujire, Mr Ismail Jokatte and Mr Moinuddin Melaga.

Sports Committee – Mr Rahmath Ali Punjalkatte, Mr Nasir Manjeshwar, Mr Imran M F, Mr Irfan Ibrahim, Mr Mohammad Thoufeeq, Mr Saleem Ullal, Mr Nazir Shirva.

Active Members – Abdul Hameed Haleangadi, Aboobakkar Jokatte, Ibrahim Baikampady, Ihtisham, Ayoob Ullal, Abdul Basheer Parangipete, Mohammad Ali Punjalkatte, Moosa Kunhi, Arabi Kunhi

Newly elected President Mr Ibrahim Beary also spoke on this occasion.

The programme was compered by Mohammad Shameem. It concluded with lunch.

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IPWF hosts online Quran recitation competition for Indian students

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May 20,2020

Jeddah: Indian Pilgrims Welfare Forum (IPWF) under the patronage of consulate General of India Jeddah related to welfare activities connected to Indian hajj pilgrims in particular and welfare functions of Indian community at large, organized Quran recitation competition for Indian students of age 10 to 14 residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Grand Finale was conducted Live online via Zoom virtual conference on Friday 15th May 2020 at 14:45 Hrs.

The Consul General Of India, Jeddah and Vice Patron IPWF, H.E.Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Shiekh graced the Grand Finale as honorable Chief Guest. The HOC, Consul Hajj and Director IPWF - Mr. Y Sabir attended as Guest of Honor, while the ever-exuberant President of the forum Mr. Ayyub Hakeem lead the event. A large number of Indian dignitaries and media personnel also joined this live event.

Judges panel included three experienced youths. First judge was the Prominent Hafiz and one of the best Qaris of his calibre, Hafiz Ismail Yahya Bilal, well educated in Qirat from Umm Al Qura University Makkah and currently persuing Masters. He also holds many honors and accolades from various international competitions and appreciations from Imaams of Haramain. The other judge, Hafiz Abdullah A.Mateen Usmani, first position winner, a record for being youngest Indian to win Jeddah Quran competition 2018 under patronage of Jeddah Governor. Hafiz Farhan Abdur Rab, was the third judge, an Engineer by profession, as well as current Treasurer at IPWF.

Winners; Humeirah Masood Kazi and Furqan Mohammed Vasi Ahmed won Gold position. Maryam Jaffar and Adil Abdul Rasheed ranked Silver while Khatija Ehtesham Ali and Nadeem Noorisha ranked Bronze. Consolation prizes were given to Aamina Mustafa and Mohammed Ahsan Ali. The event was organized to encourage and boost the ambitions of young generation and inspring them to bring out their best in Quran Recitation

While speaking at the event Chief Guest H.E.Mr. Md.Noor Rahman Sheikh appreciated the social works of IPWF for Indian Community, praised the brilliant performance of students, He said it gives us great pleasure seeing that all participants, Judges and Jury members are Indians, he said the recitation of the children was fantabulous, and congratulated to the winners and participants. Chief Guest further said President Ayyub Hakeem and his IPWF Team deserves to be appreciated for their relentless efforts for this Noble cause, even in this period when the world is observing lockdown.

HOC, Consul Hajj Mr. Y Sabir appreciated IPWF team for organizing this virtual competition, he said it’s really amazing that 111 students registered to participate for the contest, he appreciated the hard work of children and efforts of parents for preparing their children.

Mr. Hakeem welcomed all and informed that this competition received overwhelming response from Indian community locally and internationally in short time since its launch was just couple of days earlier. Which compliments events Objective to encourage children “mainly Indians residing in Saudi Arabia” especially during the month of Quran “Ramadan” and lockdown period #COVID-19.

40 contestants made it to the Semifinals, and 15 Students reached the Grand Finale, 2 young children were given consolation for their enthusiastic recitation.

The President also appreciated his IPWF Team for unwavering support in preparation of this event. He thanked the Chief Guest, HE Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh and Guest of Honor Mr. Y Sabir for gracing this glorious competition. He Thanked the audience and announced that all contestants will be awarded appreciation “digital certificate’

Syed Nasir Khursheed anchored the program, and entertained with beautiful Urdu couplets. Farhan Abdur Rab and Abdul Rahman Poyakkara conducted the contest flawlessly on time. Farhan, concluded the event with Vote of Thanks and soleful dua.

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