Riyadh: Over 1000 take part in DKMO’s annual family get-together

Riyadh: The Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota (DKMO), Riyadh, conducted its annual family get-together in a grand manner on Nov 12 at Al Rushd Resort in Riyadh. The event attracted around 1500 non-resident Kannadigas including children.

Yousuf Saqafi Baithar inaugurated the programme which was presided over by DKMO president Abdul Azeez Bajpe. DKMO general secretary Fazlur Rahman Kolkar, Salauddin Quraishi, DKMO Treasurer Abbas Uchil were present.

In his inaugural address Yousuf Saqafi highlighted DKMO’s charity schemes. He also spoke on the significance of the charity in Islam.

Chief guest of the event Salahuddin Quraishi, addressing the students, gave tips how to help the society without earning by sharing the knowledge and skills with those needy people.

General Secretary Fazlur Rahman Kolkar read out the activities and special schemes of DKMO.

Special events like Islamic and general topic quiz were also held. Winners of five teams participated in the quiz are IFF, Khidma Foundation, DKSC, JF & Panorama. IFF emerged as Winners & runners up are shared with JF and DKSC.

Sports and games were conducted under the leadership of Haneef NS and Shameer Mangaluru. In tug-of-war IFF Riyadh emerged winners and Mango Boys became runners. In volleyball match Bantwal Friends were winners and Bankal Friends were runners. In the push-ups competition Shafi Vamanjoor bagged the first prize and Muzaffar Bantwal was runner up.

Team from McDonalds entertained the children with some spot games and face paintings & were given lots of Gifts & Free Coupons for all the participants.

Free Medical Camp was conducted by Kadesiya Medical Center led by Santhosh Shetty M.D. (KMC) most of the Guests benefited by this camp.

Separate games for the children and women, Islamic quiz with some spot games also conducted by the ladies team.

As part of DKMO anti dowry campaign, a song composed by Shareef Nirmunje was launched.

The event was sponsored by Al Muzain, Expertise, Universal, Real Tech, Raisco, Al Falah, Al Aad , Well Wisher Bajpe, Nadec , Coca Cola, New-Tech, Radwa Farms, McDonalds & many other Individual Sponsors.

Basheer Talapady welcome the guests and compered. The programme began with Quran recitation by Master Rashad bin Dawood. Muzaffar Ali proposed the vote of thanks. Food was served under the leadership of G.K. Shiekh Kulur, Musthaq Yermal and their team from Al Mas Restaurant Riyadh.