Fouzan Akram elected Udupi District Leo President
Udupi: Fouzan Akram has been elected as the new president of Leo District 317C, a junior division of Lions Club comprising Udupi, Davanagere, Shivamogga and Chitradurga revenue districts.
Fouzan Akram took the oath under the administration of Loins' International Director Vijay Kumar Raju, in the presence of district governor VG Shetty, Lions' former international president Barry J Palmer and other dignitaries at Smt Ammanni Ramanna Shetty auditorium in the city on July 25.
Ashwath Acharya and Sudeshna Prabhu, and Supriya Prabhu were sworn in as secretary, treasurer, and vice president respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, Fouzan Akram said that awareness programs on ill effects of drug use on college students, awareness about the role of youth in building strong nation, awareness programs on the effects of social networking on young generation, and other awareness programmes, including the importance of donation, education and environmental protection would be held.
Former District Governor Jayakar Shetty Indrali and Coordinator Muhammad Moula were elected as the Leo District Guides.
Fouzan Akram, who actively served as the president of Leo Club of Udupi-Indrali 317C in 2015-16, had secured the Best President award.
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Iqra aims to create leaders for community: Syed Mohammad Beary at Annual Day in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: “The aim of Iqra is to create leaders for the community,” said Syed Mohammad Beary while presiding over the Annual Day 2026 and Hifz felicitation programme of Iqra Arabic School, highlighting the institution’s focus on leadership and long-term community development.
Presiding over the event, Syed Mohamed Beary, Chairman of the Moulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Educational and Charitable Trust, Mangaluru, spoke at length about the journey of the institution since its launch in 2000. He recalled the early days of the school and said it was started with a clear vision to serve the community through education rooted in values. He expressed pride in how the institution has grown over the years, both in strength and in its role within the community.
He said Iqra Arabic School was not built only to provide basic education, but to nurture individuals who can take responsibility and guide society. According to him, the institution has consistently worked towards shaping students into capable leaders who can face present-day challenges while staying connected to their roots. He stressed that the focus has always been on building character along with knowledge.
The programme was compered by Farhan Nadwi, who introduced the vision of the institution and said the school strives to prepare leaders and scholars who can respond to modern challenges faced by the community.
Chief guest Maqbool Kobatte, Principal, Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, congratulated the students and their parents for completing the memorisation of the Qur’an. He said these Huffaz are part of Allah’s promise of preserving the Qur’an until the Day of Judgement. He described the Qur’an as a guide for life and said while recitation is important, it is equally necessary to practise its teachings. He also noted that in the race for worldly success, people are moving away from values such as humanity, brotherhood and unity.
Taha Mateen, Chairman and Managing Director o ACURA Speciality Hospital, said the community should not forget its Islamic roots and history. He recited lines of poetry by Iqbal: “Kabhi ae nawjawaan Muslim tadabbur bhi kiya tu ne, wo kya gardu tha jiska tu hai ek toota hua taara.” He stressed the need to understand the Qur’an and recognise its importance, and urged students to continue learning across different fields without stopping at any stage. He congratulated the students, parents and the management.
Dr. C P Habeeb Rahman, Chairman and Managing Director o Unity Health Complex, Mangaluru said there is a need for introspection within the Muslim community to understand what has gone wrong and why it has fallen behind despite contributing to global civilisation. He also spoke about the lack of leadership within the community.
Students presented cultural programmes based on Islamic teachings during the event. Two of the books authored by the students of the institution were also released during the event
A total of 18 students who completed Hifz this year were felicitated and presented with mementos by the guests. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Moulana Salim Khalifa, the principal of the institution.
