Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council (BMKC), on Saturday felicitated prominent Karnataka NRI and community leader Syed Khaleel ur Rahman in a ceremony that was held at the Grand Mercure Hotel in Dubai.
During the event Syed Khaleel ur Rahman was also given the title of "Iftikhar e Qoum" (Pride of Community). He earlier had the title of "Qaid e Qoum" (Leader of Community).
BMKC, a council of several associations of Muslim community based in Middle-East, had invited several notable personalities including Qazi Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal Moulana Abdur Rab, Qazi Markazi Khalifa Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal Moulana Khaja Akrami Madani, from Bhatkal as guests for the even.
Speaking at the event, Syed Khaleel ur Rahman narrated his journey and struggle in achieving what he has achieved.
"There's no success story without struggle. One has to work tirelessly without looking at their watches to be successful. Success is not when you achieve luxurious life, or when you leave behind hefty wealth for your family, your true success is scaled in what you give back to the society and your community." He said while narrating his story.
"Throughout my life I have not done anything while expecting any worldly returns or pleasures. I did it for the betterment of my life hereafter. That'll be success in true essence for me." He said.
He further added, "Although people say I am a very successful professional, but i have never considered myself a successful professional. For me, I am a failure. I have not achieved even 10% of my dreams, my dreams are big. Good willing, I have plans to embark on a journey to fullfill those dreams soon, I have a plan in accordance with the upliftment of our community."
He also thanked BMKC for organizing the felicitation ceremony. He advised the younger generation of leaders to work under the supervision of seniors and experienced members of the community and not leaving them out.
A documentary on the life of Syed Khaleel ur Rahman was also released by BMKC during the event.
Moulana Khaja Akrami, Moulana Abdur Rab, prominent businessmen Yunus Kazia, Meera Manegar and others also addressed the event and lauded the services commitment of Syed Khaleel ur Rahman towards the community.
The event was presided by BMKC Secretary General and NRI businessman Ateequr Rahman Muniri Secretary General Of BMKC, and was compered by another Dubai-based Bhatkali businessman Rahmatullah Rahi.










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Thane (PTI): Two labourers were killed on Saturday when a crane collapsed at the under-construction Dahisar-Bhayander Link Road project site in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said.
According to the police, the “gantry crane coastal girders platform”, where labourers were working, suddenly collapsed at 12:30 PM in Bhayander (West), severely injuring Raghunath Das (38) and Kana Singh (45). They were declared dead at a hospital.
"Police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating," said Bhayander police station senior inspector Jitendra Kamble.
Police said further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the crane collapse and to determine if any negligence was involved.
The Dahisar-Bhayander Link Road (DBLR) elevated coastal road project connects Dahisar (West) and Bhayander (West).
