Daijiworld Media Network- Doha
Doha, July 19: Karnataka Sangha Qatar, a premier organization of Kannadiga expatriates from the South Indian state of Karnataka has been involved in several socio-cultural and philanthropic activities.
In line with Karnataka Sangha Qatar’s commitment to strengthen an inter-cultural relationship, Karnataka Sangha Qatar, a socio-cultural premier association held their annual Iftar for its members on July 18 at Qatar Grand Palace Hotel. Around 100 members attended the Iftar program.
Thufail Matheen inaugurated the program at 5:45 pm. Noor Mohammed spoke on the meaning and benefits of Ramadan and fasting, Islamic Values and significance of the month of Ramadan. He also spoke on the importance of reading the Quran and highlighted the need to recite the verses from the Holy Quran.
Dynamic president of KSQ Deepak Shetty addressed the gathering and wished all Muslim brothers a holy month of Ramadan. On the occasion, KSQ provided financial assistance to Umraha, a deserving member who was facing financial difficulties; this is the first time a Qatar based organization provided such support. Group supplication was made prior to the Iftar break at 6:15 pm. Dinner was served after the prayers and the program concluded at 8:00 pm.
The heads of various associations of Karnataka organizations - KMCA president Niyaz Ahmed, past president of KSQ V S Mannagi,Prabhakar and Arvind Patil, Iqbal Manna, Ravi Shetty Tulu Koota Qatar, Prakash Noronha MCC, Prakashchandra Ajila Bunts Qatar, Divakar Poojary of Billva Sangha Qatar, Abdul Majeed SKMWA, Asmath Ali Kundapur Taluk Welfare Association, Kareem Abdulla president of ICBF, Girish Kumar acting president ICC, Arun Kumar, Sanjay Kudri, M I Fareed, Habibullah Nabhi, heads of various associations of Karnataka organizations along with other prominent members attended the Iftar.
The senior members of KSQ appreciated the efforts of Deepak Shetty for conducting the event successfully.