A M Arif Jokatte

Jeddah, Mar 22: A grand family get together titled 'Pirsappad-2012' was organised by Karnataka Chapter of India Fraternity Forum (IFF), at Impala Compound, Sharafiyah, here recently.

The programme commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran by Muzammiluddin, who won the first prize in Quran competition recently held in Saudi Arabia. EM Abdulrahman, chairman of Popoular Front of India, who was on short visit to the Kingdom, inaugurated the function and highlighted the importance of friendship and togetherness in human life. Imtiyaz Thumbe spoke about the way of life of our beloved Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and urged to follow his way in earning our livelihood.

Muhammad Imran, service quality manager of Al Abeer Medical group distributed trophy to Arabian Trading Supply team, the winner of 'Pirsappad-2012 c'ricket tournament and applauded IFF for holding various social activities. Nasar Ithaca distributed runners up trophy to Target Guys.

Ladies and kids participated in quiz, painting, fun question and answer games, spot games etc. Mohidin, president of IFF Karnataka Chapter facilitated Muzammiluddin for winning Quran competition and handed over IFF memento to him.

Al Abeer Medical Group sponsored the event. Mujahid Pasha welcomed the gathering. Irfan Ullal compered the programme and thanked the gathering.

India Fraternity Forum is an organization of all expatriate Indians that embraces members from all the states of India. The Forum is mainly involved in social activities all over Kingdom.