Abu Dhabi: The Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) Abu Dhabi, a socio-cultural organisation of NRI Kannadigas hosted a Grand Iftar 2017 get-together in association with Kannada Monthly Gulf Eshara at Corniche Abu Dhabi hotel.
The event began with the Dua by renowned scholar and philanthropist Sayyed Jalaluddeen Thangal Ujire. This was followed by a welcome address by Abdul Hameed Saadi, KCF National Committee President who said that renowned Kannada magazine Gulf Eshara, was commended by NRI Kannadigas across the GCC as a milestone in Kannada vernacular press. Moreover, Gulf Eshara is one and only registered Kannada magazine at Middle East having 3000 subscribers.
He also explained about IHSAN, a sub organisation of SSF Karnataka, serving North Karnataka community with a motto of its educational upliftment. He stressed the importance of socio-educational improvement in the backward and underdeveloped districts of North Karnataka. “The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”, he added.
A documentary IHSAN was screened during the event. Hafil Saeed Haneefi presided over the event. KCF INC General Secretary Haji Sheikh Bava Mangalore, PMH Abdul Hameed, KCF Abu Dhabi Zone President Hasainar Amani Ajjavara and Hassan Haji Balehannur were present on the occasion.
KCF Abu Dhabi Zone Committee thanked the guests for gracing the occasion and all the members of the Abu Dhai chapter for their wholehearted support. The selfless and tireless efforts of KCF Abu Dhabi General Secretary Hakeem Turkalike, Umar Eshwaramangala, Kabber Bayambadi and Ameer Engineer made this event a memorable one.
