Abu Dhabi: Hajabba steals the show at BWF decennial celebration

Abu Dhabi, Apr 20: Bearys Welfare Forum, Abu Dhabi, organized its decennial celebration with great fanfare at Indian Social and Cultural Centre, here recently. BWF decennial awards were also conferred on achievers from various fields to mark the 10th year of social service on the same occasion.

The first session of the programme was commenced with the recitation of Quran by Mr.Anas. Mohammed Ali Uchil, president, BWF, greeted the audience while Mohamed Siddik kaup formally welcomed. Jaleel Gurupur compered.

The welcome song and Qawali presented by Beary children enthralled the audience. Guests were welcomed by traditional dafli players. A presentation highlighting the BWF achievements was done by Jaleel Gurupur.

The award ceremony started with recitation of Quran by Abdul Majeed Athoor followed by national anthem of U.A.E. and India. Mohamed Ali Uchil presided over the programme.

The BWF decennial awards were presented on the achievers by Mohamed Ali Uchil and Mani Shankar Ayier in the presence of other dignitaries. Except Bolwar Mohamed kunhi all award recipients were present.

The award winners are: B A Moideen (lifetime achievement), Bolwar Mohammed Kunhi (literature), UT Khader (politics), Dr B R Shetty (humanitarian service), Harekala Hajabba (education), Abdussalam Puttige (journalism), Thumbay Moideen (entrepreneurship), BM Mumtaz Ali (social service), Prof. Aboobacker Tumbay and Dr Kaup Mohammed (education), Muhammad Baddoor (Beary Culture), Sahiban Business Community, Abu Dhabi (community support).

Star attraction at the award function was “AksaraSantha” Harekala Hajabba, who got standing ovation from the audience.

Hamza Abdul Khader and Mohamed Rafeeq Krishnapur, vice presidents, BWF, Mohamed Siddik Kaup, treasurer and chief advisor, Basheer Bajpe were present on the dais. The programme was compared by B A Mohamed Ali.

Delivering the introductory speech, Abdulla Madumoole, General Secreatry, briefed about the activities and achievements of BWF such as distribution of wheel chairs, construction of toilets in rural areas of DK, mass marriages etc.

Mohammed Ali Uchil expressed hope that all the projects undertook by the BWF would be completed at the earliest. He thanked the executive committee members of BWF for their hard work, dedication since the inception of the organization.

In his inaugural address, B A Moideen, former minister from Karnataka, lauded the BWF for its humanitarian services exhorted to it to continue its services.

Mani Shankar Aiyer, former union minister, released the BWF souvenir. He impressed the audience by his eloquent speech highlighting the beauty of Indianness. Speaking on the religion, he said that Islam and Quran are for whole mankind.

UT Khader, Minister for health and Family Welfare, Karnataka, shared his memorable moments of political life recalling old bond with BWF and NRIs.

B R Shetty, MD and Chairman NMC Group, who was another guest of honor, praised BWF for its selfless service to Mangalurean community and pledged his support to the cause of BWF.

B A Mohiuddin Bava, MLA, Mangaluru North, Sathish Reddy, MLA , Bommanahalli , M E Moolur, Vice President, BCF, Althaf Ahmed, Althaf Kateeb, Ravi Rai, Kasim from Hidaya Foundation, Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder & MD,VPS Health Care, Abu Dhabi, G A Bava, Rtd DCP & Secretary KPCC, Bengaluru, Sudheer Kumar Shetty, President, UAE Exchange, Abu Dhabi, B M Farooq, MD, Fiza Group, Bengaluru, Mohamed Asif, CEO, Amaco Group of Companies, Ronald Pinto, MD, Hyssna International, Abu Dhabi, Siraj Ahmed, Sahebaan Business Community, Abu Dhabi, U H Umar, Carrier Guidance & Information Centre, Mangaluru, Dr B K Yosuf, President, BCF, Dubai, Bava Haji, President, Indain Islamic Centre, Abu Mohamed, MD Multiline Industries, Badaruddin Panamburu, Chairman, Noorulhuda Association, Shekar Shetty, MD, Group of Arab Udupi Hotels UAE also present among others.

A mega raffle draw was conducted by Mohamed Siddik Kaup. A cultural programme by children was also staged.

Abdul Hameed Gurupur, Secretary of BWF proposed the vote of thanks. Programme was coordinated by Mohamed Kallapu, Imran Ahmed, Siddik Uchil along with Abdul Majeed Kuttar, Abdul Rauf and Mustafa Mata.

 

 

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