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Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (RS/CN)
Mangalore, Feb 25: “The dowry system, which is actually not in Islam, has led to a lot of girls in the society staying unmarried and there is a need to think seriously about this issue”, said Banu Mustak, noted writer and advocate, at the valedictory programme of the state-level Beary Women’s Convention held at Town Hall on Thursday February 25.
Speaking on the occasion, Mustak said that in Saudi Arabia the bridegroom has to give money to the bride, which indicates that there is no dowry system in Islam. “But here, we face problems due to the dowry system which has led several girls to remain unmarried”, she said.
“The women and youth need to be involved in the abolition of such a practice, else it will adversely affect women in their development”, she said, adding that women in most countries of the world face problems due to attempts to curb their rights, but they overcome issues through timely protests and by fighting for justice.
First Convention Under the Leadership of Beary Academy
The state-level Beary Women’s Convention organized by Karnataka Beary Academy was appreciated by guests as well as speakers in the discussion sessions.
Sabiha Fatima, supervisor, Sneha Public School, Pakkaladka, writer Shameema Abdulla Kumble, Fatima Nasima, state committee member, National Women’s Federation, and Ayesha U K, president, Muslim Women’s Writers Forum, presented their papers on ‘Women in Literature’. Ruksana, convener of GIO, presided over the session.
In the discussion on ‘Beary Women-Problems and Solutions’, Mariam Shahira, lecturer, VEPU College, Tokkottu, presented the keynote address. Khairunnisa Syed, secretary, Women’s Counselling, Zaheeda Jaleel, principal, Hira Women’s College, advocate Sayeeda, and Shaheed Tasneem, chief secretary, National Women’s Federation, participated in the discussion.