Hidaya Foundation Jubail unit holds its first public meeting

Jubail Dec 15: The first ever get-together of Jubail unit of the Hidaya Foundation (HF) was held at Marafiq beach camp here on December 12.

In his welcome address, HF Jubail unit president Ismail Ullal urged the gathering to spend some time on charity works. “Today, we are often constrained to our own domestic affairs. We think of brightening our own future. But there are people who have to fight for their everyday needs. They have few resources to struggle against their extreme poverty,” he said.

HF founder H K Khasim Ahmed briefed the audience about the activities of his organization through power-point presentation.

Zakariya Muzein, a well-known businessman, philanthropist and a leader of Mangalorean community also addressed the gathering.

Hanief Haji Goltamajal, Asif deals and Mohammed Al Muthairy were present on the dais.

Enthusiast children took part in various activities including drawing competition, Quran recitation competition and the speech competition on Prophet (pbuh).

Outdoor games such as volleyball, football tiebreaker and kabaddi were conducted in the evening. Fun games were organized on the occasion. Women volunteers of HF Jubail unit conducted games for women and children separately.

Attractive prizes were distributed to the participants.

Team of Gulf Asia Medical Center hosted a free health check-up camp during the event.

Among the HF Jubail unit members Mohammed Imran Hertz and Mohammed Iqbal were awarded as the best performer for the year 2013.

The programme commenced with the recitation of Quranic verses by Master Adnan. Mohammed Ashraf Amaco compered the programme. Vice president of HF Jubail unit Fahim Akthar proposed vote of thanks.