Mangalore South MLA J R Lobo was felicitated on the occasion, with a citation, shawl and a fur hat. Speaking on the occasion, he said that felicitating someone was a way of showing their love and respect to them. “It is also a way of reminding you of the responsibilities you have towards people and the society. Our country, with its diverse culture, languages and religions, serves as an example to the entire world how we live together harmoniously. All languages, religions and customs need to be respected and allowed to grow. Along with developing the Beary language and its unique culture, one ought to respect and develop every language, religion and culture,” he told the community.
Although all the elected Cabinet ministers and MLAs of the district were to be felicitated on the occasion, only Mr Lobo attended the programme.
Speaking on the occasion, former Education Minister B A Mohideen said that we had to contemplate on using authority as a weapon to serve the society. “However, even public life has become a trade nowadays, and it is the time to reverse this. When Islam was founded centuries ago, it was founded on the principles of truth and justice, both social and financial. However, India being a multi-cultural one, we as Muslims should ponder over how to live according to the principles of Islam in a multi-cultural country, as mentioned in the Quran and other holy scriptures,” he said.
He said that unless there was sincere leadership by those in power, it was not possible to render social justice. “This is a testing time for elected representatives of the district, who must develop good leadership qualities. Following the example of Prophet Mohammed, one should function as a model corporator and work with transparency. Only when one works for the upliftment of the most downtrodden, can he be called a true Muslim,” he said.
Speaking after inaugurating the programme, chairman of Kanachur Academy Kanachur Monu shared his thoughts and views about the progress made by the Beary community.
Five corporators of Mangalore City Corporation belonging to the community were also felicitated on the occasion, along with corporators from Ullal Town Municipal Council and other town municipal councils in the district.
President of the Parishad Abdul Azeez Baikampady presided over the programme. Advisor Abdul Azeez Haq delivered the introductory address. General secretary Abdul Hameed Kinya welcomed the gathering while treasurer V Mohammed Bajpe delivered a vote of thanks.
Vice-president of DK Muslim Central Committee Ibrahim Kodijal, President of Beary Welfare Association B M Farooq and treasurer of Central Jumma Masjid S M Rasheed were present.
The programme was inaugurated in a unique way by slicing a slab of traditional wheat halwa.
The felicitation ceremony was followed by a cultural programme with folk songs and entertainment for the audience in Beary language.
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