Dammam : 'Muslim Community Need to be Empowered'
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Dammam, May 26 : "The community is been targeted continuously, many a times using their own people. On that fact the Muslim community need to be empowered in all aspects in order to improve its present status " , said in Empowerment message by Muhammed Ilyas Thumbe, Secretary, Popular Front of India , Karnataka state zone while addressing at the 'SANCHALANA' held recently here in Dammam.

On Thursday, 14th May 2009 there was really a tremble at Isthira Al-Fara, 91, Dammam as India Fraternity Forum, Dammam were organized their very first bachelor/family gathering  event “SANCHALANA” in a unique style. Social Activist Meet & Audio Visual Show was the special attractions other than the splendid cultural show.  

He highlighted the need for bringing together all Muslims in one roof with other like minded people to get their constitutional rights and to come out as a big political power in India. During which a pin drop silence was observed by the crowd throughout the speech.

Mahmood Saad, The President, Jamiyathul Falah Dammam,  Hameed Aramex, Representative,  Dakshina Kannada Sunni Centre(DKSC) Eastern Province, Dammam, Hameed Bajpe, The president of  Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota(DKMU, Hamza Mittur, The President of Daarul Irshad and Other State IFF leaders Br. Moosa Kutty Cetral co-ordinator, Br. Abdul Ali President kerala chapter and Br. Abdul Waheed President Northern States and Br. Faisal  were among others present on dias. Mohammed Sherief Jokatte,The President of IFF Dammam Karnataka chapter, briefed the objectives of the Forum and welcomed all. The program was coordinated by Br. Jaleel Thumbay.

India Fraternity Forum ("IFF"), Dammam, is a forum of Indian expatriates comprising members from all states of India. The Forum is mainly involved in social activities all over Kingdom. It can be recalled that Abu Rafe,  who was sentenced to death by the Abha Central Court two years ago for killing a Saudi national, was set free by the help extended by the India Fraternity Forum members.

“SANCHALANA” was mainly organized for raising funds to provide educational assistance to the poor and needy children.

Al-Fara Compound Hall was jam packed by evening 9 pm and over 3000 people participated and enjoyed the night. The event started with the Qir’ath of Ahmed Sadiq Katipalla followed by the translation in Kannada Language. 

Initially sports & games for youngsters and indoor games were held for children. “3-leg race” & “Balloon Blast”  was the main attractions among outdoor games as people were seen enthusiastically participating with the spirit of fun. Ladies had indoor activities in a separate enclosure. Delicious dinner was served along with snacks and tea in the night.  

Social Activist Meet was coordinated by Imthiaz Surathkal which was new for gathering events. There were more that 100 social activists actively participated in the meet. Speaker Muhammed Ilyas gave a marvelous speech on “Responsibility of expatriates in Community Empowerment”. Then there was question/answer session.

Qira’ath competitions for kids, Spot quiz-included of Islamic & other general knowledge for all catergories were held later.

Then it came the time for Audio visual show at which the spectators were thrilled to see the History of India especially part of Muslims and present situation of Muslims with the unity song “Saare Jahanse Achha”. 

Culture programs were held in which Islamic melodious songs and “DUFF” the traditional Islamic event steeled the concentration of audience. Then there was stage performance by IFF kids which was very cute in nature. The Cultural Events were anchored by A.M. Arif Jokatte.

Finally there was a Raffle Draw for a lucky winner for Hajj ticket. IFF volunteers facilitated the smooth conducting of the programs with impressive assistance.  At the end Br. Imthiyaz Surathkal proposed the vote of thanks.

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