U T Khader inaugurates new hostel of Jamiyyatul Falah

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July 7, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 7: The inaugural function of the newly built hostel building of Jamiyyatul Falah was held at JF auditorium in the city on Sunday.

Health and Family Welfare Minister U T Khader formally inaugurated the hostel located on the top of the JF auditorium.

Speaking on the occasion Mr Khader lauded the relentless efforts of the Jamiyyatul Falah in the field of education and healthcare especially in rural areas of the twin districts of coastal Karnataka.

Besides common people, government authorities too have praised the service of Jamiyyatul Falah towards uplifting the downtrodden people of the community, he pointed out.

“A hostel for poor Muslim students was very much needed in this locality. JF has fulfilled a long-felt need”, he said calling upon the organisation to take steps to build such hostels in Bangalore limits too.

President of the organisation Khaleel Ahmed presided over the programme. Vice-president Ibrahim Kodichal, Secretary Shahul Hameed K K, Treasurer Zameer Ambar, Member B S Mohammad Basheer were present among others.

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