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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New Delhi (PTI): Some parts of east, central and northwest India, along with the southeast Peninsula, are likely to see more heatwave days than usual between April and June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Tuesday.
During these months, maximum temperatures are expected to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country, except most parts of east and northeast India and eastern parts of central India and adjoining peninsular regions, where above-normal maximum temperatures are expected.
"During the hot season (April-May-June), above-normal minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country, except some regions of Maharashtra and Telangana, where normal to below normal minimum temperatures are likely," said the IMD.
The department also stated that in April, monthly maximum temperatures are likely to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country.
However, above-normal maximum temperatures are expected over many parts of east and northeast India and some parts of northwest India and southern peninsular India during the month.
Also, above-normal monthly minimum temperatures are most likely over most parts of India, except for some isolated pockets in the southern peninsula, where normal minimum temperatures are expected during April.
The rainfall during April 2026, averaged over the country as a whole, is most likely to be above normal.
"Normal to above-normal rainfall is likely over most parts of the country except Northeast India. Below-normal rainfall is expected over many parts of northeastern India," the IMD said.
