Indian Social Forum celebrates Kannada Rajyotsava in Al-Khobar
Saudi Arabia, November 5: The Indian Social Forum Karnataka State division recently celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava at Gulf Darbar Restaurant at Al-Khobar in Saudi Arabia to commemorate formation day of Karnataka state.
The event was inaugurated by displaying the Kannada flag and playing state anthem of Karnataka followed by series of events like Kannada skit, felicitation ceremony, recitation of Kannada poems, quiz competition and stage programmes .
Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Eastern Province president Mohammad Shareef presided over the event.
Delivering the keynote speech, ISF State committee member Arif Jokatte highlighted the importance of Kannadigas’ role in building peaceful nation. Indian Fraternity Forum General Secretary Sajid Valavoor, Mohsin from Karkala Association of Saudi Arabia, Nizar from Rezayath Sparrow Company, Syed Safdar from Indian Embassy School of Dammam, Jamiatul Falah Dammam president Nizamuddin and DKSC Eastern Province president Hathim Kanchi were present as Chief Guests.
Documentary video was displayed during the event depicting the Karnataka’s beauty and unity in diversity . ISF Dammam Block team played an eloquent and funny skit which showed the variety of the Kannada language within different regions of Karnataka and the generous and kind attitude of Kannadigas. Spot quiz, pick & speech, Kannada songs and other cultural programmes were also held during the event.
Dakshina Karnataka Sunni Center (DKSC) was felicitated for successfully establishing various educational institutions under the umbrella of ‘Al-Ihsan Educational Trust’ at Muloor in Udupi. DKSC representatives Hathim Kanchi, Abdul Azeez Muduthota, Ismail Katipalla and Basheer Vardara received the memento.
Jamiathul Falah was also felicitated for its contribution in the field of education in Coastal Karnataka since 30 years. Jamiatul Falah representatives Nizamuddin Sheikh, Imran Karkala, Shareef Karkala and Azeem Alam received the memento.
ISF president Mohammad Shareef, State Committee members Arif Jokatte and Shareef Addoor felicitated the respective organizational representatives. ISF members Shareef Krishnapura welcomed the gathering. Irshad Haleyangadi hosted the event and Rizwan Sastana delivered the vote of Thanks.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
