Media Release

Doha, Mar 23: The South Kanara Muslim Welfare Association (SKMWA) recently felicitated Hajee K Aboobacker Parkala for his outstanding community services in South Kanara Udupi District.

The function started with the recitation of Holy Qur’an by Ustad Habibur Rehman (Khateeb of Kundapura Halaady Jumah Masjid)  followed by a welcome address by SKMWA President Abdul Majeed. The guests were welcomed with bouquet by SKMWA past President, Abdul Majeed Moodbidri. Senior member of SKMWA, Ismail Jokatte then presented a brief profile of Hajee K Aboobacker Parkala to the gathering.

He was presented with a memento by president and senior member, Ibrahim Beary and was also felicitated with a shawl by the members of the association Moinuddin Melaga and Nasser Fashion Line.

Hajee K Aboobacker Parkala then addressed the gathering. Speaking in Kannada, he expressed his happiness on being felicitated by SKMWA.   He spoke on his various community services in Udupi District.

He served the community irrespective of religion with sincerity and honesty, maintaining a clean image, and this is why recently Udupi Sri Krishna Matt has felicitated him by giving a Geetha Yoganugraha Prasathi on December 14 2013.  This type of felicitation from Hindu Community  was given to Muslims after 80 years. First one has been given to Haji  Abdul Sait the founder of Corporation Bank.

He is the honorary president of Balakedara Vedike, Deinagara, Parkala. He is the president of Attradi Juma Masjid and trustee of Manipal Masjid. He is also Rotarian PHF ( Paul Harry Fellow).

He has settled nearly 823 cases of family disputes, other disputes  & Matrimonial disputes (for all communities) . He got 87 cases of accidents admitted to Manipal & Udupi Hospitals in his own expenses.

Large number of SKMWA members attended the gathering.

Mohammed Imran, joint secretary of SKMWA proposed the vote of thanks while Mohammed Shameem was the MC for the event. A dinner was served to the gathering.