Asif Goodinabali elected President of Al- Qadisa Jubail

March 9, 2017

Jubail: The annual general body gathering of Al- Qadisa Jubail committee was held recently at Royal Malabar Auditorium, Al- Jubail in the noble presence of Moulana Dr. Muhammad Fazil Razwi, the founder and chief patron of Al- Qadisa Educational Academy, Kavalkatte.

Kavalkatte, a rural neighborhood in Bantwal Taluk gained prominence in the mind and activities of entire Muslim community of twin coastal districts in recent times due to illuminating spiritual presence of Dr. Mohammad FazilRazwi, fondly referred as ‘Hazrath’ by one and all. Al- Qadisa Educational Academy, an educational and residential campus for the poor, destitute and for knowledge seekers, founded by Dr. Mohammad Razwihas already created huge expectation for being unique and exemplary in every respect.

The promotion committee of Al- QadisaEducaitonal Academy in Jubail, Saudi Arabia has been a backbone and pillar of strength in the emergence of Al- Qadisa educational campus. For the past two years, the young, energetic and promising entrepreneur of Jubail Mr. NazeerPadubidre has been mantling the presidential responsibility of this committee in Jubail for the past two years.NazeerPadubidre’s exceptional leadership and philanthropic outlook came in to public eye in his term as president of Jubail Unit. The philanthropist and most popular Mangalorean personality in Saudi Arabia, Mr. ZakariyaMuzain has been the honorary president and patron this committee for the past two years.

The general body gathering was held on Friday, 24th February at Royal Malabar Auditorium in Jubail. Besides, Dr. Mohammad FazilRazwi, the presence of Moulana Abu Sufiyan Usthad, one of the most outstanding speaker and religious scholars of our time, added importance to the occasion. UsthadYousuf Saqafi Baithar, the president of Karnataka Cultural Foundation in Saudi Arabia inaugurated the function with an advice that committee members should accept the social responsibility given to them in the form of office bearers of this committee with pleasure considering it a divine injunction.

ZakariyaMuzain, the chief patron of this committee in Jubail spoke powerfully about the need for unity and oneness among the different organizations working for the same purpose. NazeerPadubidre, the outgoing president stressed the need for organizational change for creating future leaders. Janab Abdul Hameed Aramex and Anwar Hussain Goodinabaligave useful advice on the occasion. Kamarudeen Goodinabali welcomed the gathering. Rafeeq KH Surinje compered the program. Sheikh Balkunje read the report of previous committee. Mustafa Maina presented statement of account. Abdul GafoorSajipa proposed vote of thanks.

Janab Farook Karnere acted as election commissioner to elect the new committee. After consultation and discussion, Asif Goodinabali was unanimously elected as President of Al- QadisaJubail Unit. Mr.FayazPakshikere was nominated as General Secretary.

The full committee is as below

1 ZakariyaMuzain Hon. President
2 Nazeer Al- Falah Hon. President
3 Asif Goodinabali President
4 Fayaz Pakshikere Gen. Secretary
5 SuhailBajpe Secretary
6 Basheer Machaar Secretary
7 ToufeeqAmbaagilu Secretary
8 Sheikh Balkunje Vice President
9 KH Rafeeq Vice President
10 Abdul Gafoor Vice President
11 Anwar Goodinabali Treasurer
12 Abdul Hameed Aramex Organizer
13 Abdul Samad Thumbe Organizer
14 Mohammad Ali Gulf Bakery Organizer
15 Kamarudeen Goodinabali Event Coordinator
16 Musthafa Maina Event Coordinator
17 Haneef Sa'adi Advisor
18 Abdul Azeez Sa'adi Advisor
19 Farook Karnere Advisor
20 Sulaiman Surinje Member
21 AboobakkarBaruva Member
22 Anwar Padubidre Member
23 Ashraf Nala Member
24 Sameeulla Member
25 MufeedBajpe Member
26 Abdul Azeez Balkunje Member
27 Mubarak Goodinabali Member
28 Aslam Kabaka Member
29 Aboobakkar B C Road Member
30 Zubair Karnere Member
31 Sameer Balkunje Member
32 HaizamPerne Member
33 AlthafBalkunje Member
34 Khalandar Mukka Member
35 Abdul Raheem Balkunje Member
36 HananBajpe Member
37 MuneerBajaar Member
38 SuddeeqMukka Member
39 Anwar Krishnapura Member
40 KamaalKaikamba Member
41 Ibrahim Khaleel Member
42 ZakariyaPukaka Member
43 Jamsheer Chokabettu Member
44 YasarKannangar Member
45 ShafeeqUruman Member
46 BadurudeenMukka Member
47 Ameer Goodinabali Member
48 NisarGoodinabali Member

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju graces Indian community interaction program in Riyadh

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January 13,2025

Riyadh: The Indian Embassy in Riyadh hosted a grand Indian Community Interaction Program at its auditorium in the Diplomatic Quarter, attended by the Honorable Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju. The event, which commenced at 6 PM (KSA time) brought together a vibrant gathering of Indian community members, Embassy officials and dignitaries.

The Minister was warmly welcomed by the Indian community steering committee with a traditional Himachali cap and shawl, symbolizing Indian cultural richness and diversity. The Honorable Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, shared the dais.

In his address, Shri Kiran Rijiju emphasized the growing strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia, describing it as critical for fostering mutual growth and supporting the well-being of the Indian diaspora. He remarked, “India and Saudi Arabia share ancient ties, which have evolved into a robust partnership spanning trade, education, technology and culture.”

“The Kingdom is not only home to 2.6 million Indians but also a key ally in advancing global stability and prosperity,” he said. With the Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia being the second-largest globally, Shri Rijiju equated their number to the population of many nations.

Shri Rijiju underscored the shared commitment to strengthening cultural and economic links, which directly benefit the Indian community in Saudi Arabia and their families in India.

He captivated the audience with his thoughtful address, expressing gratitude to the Indian diaspora for their invaluable contributions. Reflecting on his earlier visits to the Kingdom as a Member of Parliament and individual basis, he emphasized the significance of this trip as Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs and it’s going to be helpful to the people, especially Hajjis and all Indian diasporas, who are living in the Kingdom.

Hajj 2025 Preparations & Increase in Hajj Quota

A major highlight of Shri Rijiju’s address was the Government of India’s efforts to improve the Hajj experience for Indian pilgrims. He announced an increase in the Hajj quota for 2025 and introduced new guidelines aimed at ensuring safety, efficiency, and comfort, especially for elderly pilgrims, women and others.

The Minister emphasized India’s collaboration with Saudi authorities to streamline travel, accommodation, and healthcare facilities for pilgrims, ensuring a hassle-free and spiritually fulfilling experience. He reiterated the government’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of Hajjis, reflecting India’s proactive approach to catering to the needs of its citizens abroad.

Rising Global Stature of India

Shri Rijiju also emphasized and spoke about India’s emergence as a global power. “Unlike a decade ago, India today is a center of global influence with strong ties to almost every nation; India is becoming a global center of power, linked to almost every nation,” he said. The world’s perception of India and Indians has transformed positively, and every Indian can now feel a profound sense of pride,” he stated.

Commendation for Embassy and Cultural Performances

The minister praised the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah for their exceptional works including managing one of the busiest workloads among Indian missions globally, such as issuing around 600 passports daily. He also praised their active involvement in promoting bilateral relations.

The evening featured cultural performances by students from Indian International Schools in Riyadh. Classical dances, along with a special performance marking Vishwa Hindi Divas, captivated the audience. Shri Rijiju applauded the students for showcasing the richness of India’s linguistic and cultural diversity, emphasizing equal respect for all Indian languages such as Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marati, Rasthani, Manipuri, Dogra etc.

The event concluded with the Minister distributing prizes to winners of various competitions, leaving attendees inspired and proud of their shared cultural roots. Dinesh Setia, First Secretary at the Indian Embassy, ensured the program’s seamless flow as the master of ceremonies.

The Indian community expressed gratitude to Shri Rijiju for his inspiring vision and praised the Embassy for hosting a memorable evening.

(Inputs from P.A. Hameed Padubidri, Riyadh)

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