Bearys Cultural Forum Hosts Iftar Party, Need for Education Stressed
News: Shodhan Prasad
Photos: Ashok Belman (Gulf Kannadiga)
Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, Aug 22: It was an evening to remember as more than 700 people gathered at the Sudanese Social Club to attend the grand Iftar Party 2010 hosted by Bearys Cultural Forum recently.
After breaking the fast with mouth-watering delicacies and then the Maghrib prayers, the gathering proceeded to attend the scholarship contribution function.
The programme began with the recitation of the holy Quran by Abdul Rahim Kodi. Dr Kaup, honorary general secretary of BCF welcomed the guests. Dr B K Yusuf, president, BCF, Syed Khalil, director, Galadari Group, K S Mohammed Ismail Beary, Suralpady, Javed Umri from Dubai Awqaf, Shaikh Shareef, managing director, Khushi Group of Companies, M E Moolur, Saleem Althaf, chairman, Iftar committee, Aboo Sali, Latif Mulky, K M Ashraf and Shahada Noor were among the guests of honour.
B K Yusuf, delivered the presidential address and conveyed his best wishes for Ramadan. He urged the audience to contribute wholeheartedly towards the education of the poor Muslim population of coastal Karnataka. Sayed Khalil also conveyed his best wishes for Ramadan and said that more number of Muslims should pursue professional careers.
K M Ashraf gave a briefing of the BCF and Saleem Althaf proposed the vote of thanks. Dr Kaup Mohamed presented the scholarship details to the audience. Several members from the audience including the committee members and the guests of honour contributed wholeheartedly to the education of the poor. BCF is expected to provide educational scholarship to more than 400 students in the forthcoming academic year in Karnataka.
Javed Umri, representative from the Dubai Awqaf and K S Mohammed, Ismail Beary, Khateeb from Suralpady, Karnataka delivered lectures on Islam before the Iftar. Ibrahim Dubai conducted an Islamic quiz and spot prizes were handed over to the winners.
The committee placed on record the contribution of all the delegates. M E Moolur proposed the vote of thanks.
The event was chiefly sponsored by Ibrahim Janahee, Dr B K Yusuf, Aboo Salih, Althaf, Ibrahim Beary, Latif Mukly, Hussain (Tiffany) for giveaways and by other sponsors and members who contributed to the Iftar party.
The managing committee applauded the Iftar Committee chairman Altaf and his team members.
About BCF
Bearys Cultural Forum, a well-established community organization for Bearys of coastal Karnataka has been doing community service for long in Dubai, benefitting many families. One of its agendas is to provide good education to the community and BCF has already supported many students with scholarships in the past. Also, every year the members conduct an Iftar get- together inviting various community leaders to be part of the Iftar and share the event along with their community people.