Daijiworld Media Network- Jeddah
Jeddah, Oct 12: India Fraternity Forum (IFF) organized a grand reception to Mohammed Mahmood Ali, the deputy chief minister of the newly-created Telangana state, in Jeddah after performing the hajj pilgrimage.
The deputy chief minister hailed Fraternity Forum’svolunteer service during Hajj and said IFF has set an example for other organizations in community service, which has benefited not only to Indian Hajis, but those from different parts of the world, thanks to the map of Mena designed by the Forum.
Speaking about the newly-created state of Telengana, he said, “Telangana has great opportunities for the community and emphasized the importance of education in developing the community. Regarding the Wakf properties, he said “proper records of the Wakf would be maintained to ensure regular income from Wakf”.
He assured the large audience gathered, “He will take up the long cherished demand of the expatriate community for the expansion of the Indian International School in Jeddah and for new International Indian schools in Makkah and Madeena to benefit a very large section of the Indian expatriates, who are unable to afford the heavy fees at the private schools”.
He reiterated the importance of power and energy for the development of the state and revealed that he has already invited the native and Indian businessmen to visit the state and benefit from its investor-friendly schemes. He added that the state would also form an NRI Ministry very soon for which we have already received the approval from the Cabinet.
Sharing his views about the development of the community he said that he dreams about the all-round development of the community with the presence of its members in all departments and walks of life, including administration, law and order and media. Since it is the era of social media, he pointed to the proper and judicious use of it for the benefit of the community and communal harmony.
Muazzam (president, Telengana Youth welfare association), Dr Aleem Khan Falaki (president, Social Reforms Society), Syed KhajaViqaruddin (president, Twin cities Welfare Association) and eminent social and community welfare activist Dr Abdullatheef facilitated the programme.
Among the attendees from the community were Abdul Qader Khan (IPWF),Iqbal Chemban (secretary, Indian Social Forum, Jeddah), Ahmed Abdul Hakeem (Kake-e-Taiba Trust), Dr Syed Ali Mahmoud (president, BasmeIttihad), MehtabKheder (president, Telengana United Forum) and Sheikh Arshad BasheerMadani.
The function began with the recitation from the noble Qur’aan by HuzaifaFaruqui and Abdul Majeed, (IFF regional president) presided. Irshad Ahmed welcomed the chief guest and the gathering. Fraternity Forum Jeddah regional president Abdul Majeed and Huzaifa Faruqui presented mementos to the deputy Chief Minister. Nazeer Faruqui conveyed the vote of thanks. A team including EM Abdullah, Abdul Ghani, MudassarNaser Abdul Raoof, Al Aman Ahmed, Hakkim Abdullah, Jasfar, and Mohammed Mujeeb helped to make the event a grand success.