NRI Digest

Abu Dhabi, August 5: The Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF), a well-known social organisation in United Arab Emirates, respected for its philontraphic and charitable works, organised an' Iftar ' get-together at India Social and Cultural Centre, on Friday evening, August 3, in the presence of prominent personalities, including Padmashree Dr. B.R. Shetty. The programme started with a well informative

Dammam, August 5: India Fraternity Forum (IFF) Eastern Province for Karnataka Chapter organised its annual Iftar parties across the Eastern Province in Dammam, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Al-Hassa recently. India Fraternity Forum is a social organization based in Gulf for expatriate Indians with members from all parts of India. Athaulla Ibrahim in Dammam and Khobar, Amir UP in Jubail, Muhammed Iqbal in

Doha, August 4: Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association, Doha, Qatar organised their annual Ifthar get-together for the community members at Mazza Restaurant, recently. Around 250 members along with their families attended the programme. Ifthiqab Alam opened the programme at 5:30pm inviting Hasif Ismail Sharief to recite the verses from holy Quran followed by inviting the president of KMCA Saeed

Dubai, August 2: Billawas Dubai & Northern Emirates, one of the premier charity organization, successfully participated in the blood donation camp organized by Latifa Hospital (Formerly known as Al Wasl Hospital) for the month of Ramadan, recently. The campaign was began at 8.00 pm and closed at 10.30 pm. A large number of members lined up to donate the blood until the end. Every minute of every

Kuwait, July 22: Indian Muslim Association (IMA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs organized a public lecture on the subject of the importance of the holy month of Ramadan for the people of Indian subcontinent at Masjid Yousuf Al-Adsani, Kuwait City. Maulana Mohammad Taher Madani, one of the leading Islamic scholars from Indian sub-continent in his best oratory

Riyadh, July 20: Arabco team lifted the coveted ‘Bankal-Sino Steel Trophy-2012’ after defeating the Bankal Sports Club in a sensational final match of the first ever tournament hosted by the latter here. Despite prominent players of Team Bankal Naeem and Setter Jibin Jose gave equal response to their opponents the lack of combination was apparent within the host team. Ziad of Arabco was awarded

Jeddah, July 16: The 24th Annual General Body Meeting of Jam’iyyatul Falah Jeddah Unit, a front line NGO awarded by Karnataka State Government, was recently held at Star Restaurant, Azizia Jeddah and new Executive Committee has elected B.P. Abid Bajpe as the new President of JF Jeddah for the period of 2012 – 2013. Jam’iyyatul Falah founder member Mohammed Iqbal Yusuf has expressed in his message

New Jersey, July 18: The Konkani Sammelan is a unique medium for Konkani’s to connect with each other through a formalized system which integrates the need of a community to socialize with the hope of its denizens to showcase and protect its cultural diversity. Far from being a mere cultural extravaganza, the Konkani Sammelan supports and fosters communal harmony and is the binding force that

Riyadh, July 14: “Islam does not consider the charity work in quantity; rather it measures the good deeds in the frame of one’s intention” said Mohammed Qayum Ahmed. He was speaking at ‘Welcome to Ramadan’ programme organised by Sanmarga Readers’ Forum in Riyadh. Zakath system in Islam is a facility to uplift the community and society as whole, which brings in harmony in the society, he said

Dubai, July 11: Emirates India Fraternity Forum (EIFF) conducted a community leaders’ get-together under the theme “Together for Empowerment” on July 6 at Karama Center, Karama-Dubai. The program started with the recitation of Holy Qur’an by Aslam Koppa and Badruddin welcomed the gathering. Nasir Husain, President EIFF, in his Inaugural speech emphasized on the importance of upliftment of Muslim