Mangaluru: The B. Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen Masjid, built in memory of the late B. Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen, was inaugurated on Saturday at Majlis Edu Park, located near Mudipu in Konaje. The mosque was constructed by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder of the Thumbay Group, as a tribute to his father.

The inauguration ceremony was led by Udupi Samyukta Qazi, Alhaj M. Abdul Hameed Musliyar Mani, who also offered prayers. The event was presided over by Sharaffussadat Sayyed Ashraf Assaqaf Al Madani Thangal Adhur, founder of Majlis Edu Park. Speaking on the occasion, Thangal Adhur highlighted the importance of education within the Muslim community, stating that the Edu Park was a product of collaborative efforts. He praised Dr. Thumbay Moideen for being an exemplary figure in society, embodying the values of generosity and community service.

Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader, who was present at the event, expressed pride in the completion of the mosque, which was constructed at a cost of Rs 1.35 crore. He noted that the B. Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen Masjid is set to become a center of excellence in the Ullal taluk and serve as a significant religious hub for the region.

Abdulla Kunhi of the Yenepoya Group also spoke at the event, commending Dr. Thumbay Moideen for his vision in establishing the Masjid. He emphasized the contributions of the Thumbay family in the construction of mosques and madrasas throughout the region, and lauded Dr. Moideen's dedication, foresight, and punctuality.

In his address, Dr. Thumbay Moideen shared the origins of the idea to build the mosque, explaining how a conversation with Speaker UT Khader, UT Ifthikar Ali, and Adhur Thangal led to the promise of constructing the Masjid in his father's name. "Both my father and Adhur Thangal were great proponents of education, and this Masjid is a symbol of their shared values," said Dr. Moideen.

During the event, Dr. Thumbay Moideen and Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya University, were honored for their contributions. Several prominent personalities, including BM Ashraf of the Thumbay family, Sayyid Shaheer Al Bukhari Malhar Thangal, Dr. MSM Abdurrashid Zaini Kamil, Badusha Saqafi Alappuzha, and Muhammad Ali Saqqafi Ashhariyyah, were present.

The program began with a Qiraat recitation by Hafiz Irfan and was hosted by Aamir Hassan from Australia. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Sayyid Miraj Al Hadi Thangal.

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New Delhi (PTI): A total of 97 flights were cancelled and over 200 delayed due to low visibility conditions amid fog at the Delhi airport on Sunday.

An official said 48 arrivals and 49 departures were cancelled at the airport.

According to latest information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com, more than 200 flights were delayed and the average delay time was around 23 minutes for departures at the airport.

In a post on X at noon, Delhi airport operator DIAL said operations are running smoothly.

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DIAL operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), the country's largest airport that generally handles around 1,300 flights daily.

Flight operations have been disrupted for the past many days at Delhi and other airports due to dense fog.