Mangalore: Thousands march to Idgah Masjid for Meelad get-together

February 15, 2011

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Mangalore, February 15: Muslims of Mangalore city took out a massive procession to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Tuesday which culminated at Bhavutagudde Idgah Masjid with a grand Meelad meeting attended by community leaders as well as religious scholars.


The procession was flagged off at Zeenath Baksh Jumma Masjid with a duva by Mangalore Qazi Twaqa Ahmed Musliyar after Asar Namaz and the massive rally attended by over three thousand people snaked through the arterial roads of Missioin Street and Hampankatta before reaching the expected destination at around 6pm.


Addressing a huge gathering of Muslims inside the Masjid, Mangalore Qazi said the birth day of prophet was a grand occasion for Muslims around the world when Allah will hear the pleas of believers.


He said the prophet's birth is distinguished by the fact that unlike, human beings, who are created from clay, Prophet Mohammad has been created with various elements including water and air.


He also quoted greatest poet Allama Iqal's poetic tribute to prophet Muhammad (pbuh) meaning: "in short, after Allah, Muhammad ! you are the greatest"


Maulana Qari Maqbool Ahmed Barkathi, Qateeb of Madeena Masjid Bunder, ridiculed the people who oppose celebrating Meeladunnabi saying: "There are people who celebrate the birthday of their sons and daughters, but raise objection to Meelad jalsa."


He further said, when the entire world was celebrating the birth of Prophet, it was only Iblees who stayed away from it.


Maulana Barkathi also pointed out that Prophet Muhammad was sent to the whole of humanity as a messenger unlike other prophets who were limited to a particular community and a particular age.


Love of prophet was a pre-requisite for the love of God, he said and urged the Muslim community to not restrict the affection towards Prophet to only celebrations like Miladunnabi, but inculcate the values propagated by him.


"We have to shun falsehood, lead a devout life and dsiband all sorts of sins if we really love our prophet," he said.


KH Abusufiyan Ibrahim Madani, Chairman of Voice of Quran, said the glorification of Prophet Muhammad was necessary since he had been sent with the gigantic task of leading the people towards the right path until the day of judgement.


Abusufiyan also claimed that glorification of Prophet had been done by Allah in Holy Qura'n where he has been referred with adjectives such as 'Sirajammuneera' (shining light).


"There are a number of verses in the Holy Quran which glorifies prophet Muhammad's personality, significance and his character. This is quite understandable as people generally get attracted whenever there is an element of glorification. Even in today's world everything is being marketed keeping this human tendency in mind. Products ranging from Pepsi to motor bike are sold just because of their brand ambassadors," he added.


Former Education Minister BA Moidin said, nobody in the history of mankind has given utmost importance to the rights of human beings (Huqooqul-ibad) as prophet Muhammad did.


Seerath Committee president Ahmed Haji Mohiyuddin welcomed the gathering and said, the tradition of holding Meeladunnabi in Mangalore has been continuing under the aegis of Seerath committee for more than six decades.


Yenepoya Mohammed Kunhi, Abdul Rasheed Haji, BM Basheer Ahmed, former mayor K Ashraf, among others, were present. Central Committee general secretary Mohammed Haneef Haji compered the programme.


The traffic was either diverted or blocked at several places when the procession was on. People holding green flags were seen raising slogans of Naraye takbeer and also saying swalath during their march. There were also hundreds of two-wheelers and jeeps which followed the procession. Daff and taleem lent a toch of ethnicity to the whole programme. Volunteers of Mangalore Social Service Centre assisted the smooth conduct of procession and the subsequent programme.


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Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta has called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged embezzlement of Waqf properties. This demand follows findings from the Anwar Manippady committee's report, which reveals that while 54,000 acres of land are registered with the Waqf Board, approximately 29,000 acres have been misappropriated.

Capt. Chowta emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, stating, “A comprehensive probe should be conducted based on this report. Those who have illegally encroached on these properties must be held accountable.”

He challenged the Congress party, suggesting that if they genuinely care for the Muslim community and underprivileged women, their members should actively participate in the Joint Parliamentary Committee discussing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024. This participation is essential to ensure that Waqf properties are used effectively for community welfare.

The MP criticized the notices served to farmers in Honvada village, Vijayapura, which stated that nearly 1,200 acres of their ancestral land was being reassigned to the Waqf Board. He expressed that this issue arose while the NDA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is working on amendments to the Waqf Act. He accused the Congress-led state government, particularly Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, of trying to enforce outdated 50-year-old notifications about Waqf properties. After the farmers raised concerns, Minister M. B. Patil clarified that the confusion was due to an error in the gazette.

Chowta alleged that Congress members in the Joint Parliamentary Committee are obstructing proceedings and causing disruptions. He expressed suspicion that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah might have instructed Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan to implement these outdated notifications regarding Waqf properties. As a result, he demanded the Minister's resignation.

He accused the Congress party of exploiting Muslim voters for the past 75 years without making substantial efforts for their welfare. Furthermore, he highlighted that the BJP is launching a campaign against land jihad, pointing out that the Waqf Board controls one of the largest land banks after the Defence and Railways sectors. Finally, he urged citizens to check the revenue records (RTC) of their land ownership to verify its status.

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November 10,2024

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Mangaluru: A tragic accident took place on Saturday at Chembugudde near Thokkottu, claiming the life of a 47-year-old woman after a tanker lorry ran over her. The victim, identified as Rahmat H Rashid, was riding pillion with her husband, Abdul Rashid G, on their scooter. 

The couple was traveling from Yenepoya Hospital to Bajpe when the scooter skidded on the poorly maintained road. Rahmat fell onto the road and was fatally struck by a tanker lorry that was coming from behind. Despite being rushed to the hospital, doctors declared her dead upon arrival.

The incident prompted a swift response from the DYFI Ullal Taluk Committee, which staged a protest on Saturday night, condemning the unsafe condition of the road. Nithin Kuthar, president of the committee, criticized MLA and Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader for failing to ensure safe infrastructure, despite touting the road as toll-free. 

Kuthar demanded immediate repairs, warning that the committee would march to the MLA’s office with black flags if the road is not fixed within a week.

Former DYFI State President Sunil Kumar Bajal also voiced frustration over the deteriorating condition of Thokkottu market, highlighting the struggles people face while crossing roads riddled with dangerous potholes. In response to public outcry, temporary repairs were made to the road at Chembugudde on Sunday, though locals remain wary and demand a more permanent solution. 

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Animal Exchange Details

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Purpose of the Exchange

The animal exchange programme serves multiple purposes, including providing companions for solitary animals and preserving pure bloodlines. Pilikula Zoo already houses three lions, and the new male Asiatic lion was introduced as a companion. Since the number of Asiatic male lions in Indian zoos is relatively low, the zoo sourced this lion from the distant Nandankanan Zoological Park.

Care During Transport

To ensure the animals' safety and well-being during the 2,000-kilometre journey — the longest distance covered in Pilikula’s animal exchange history — two veterinary officers and eight caretakers from Nandankanan accompanied the animals. Both zoos will share equal responsibility for the care of the exchanged animals.

Future Animal Additions and Revenue Boost

Pilikula Biological Park, home to approximately 1,200 animals, birds, and reptiles, is one of India’s 18 large zoos. Discussions are ongoing for future exchanges with other prominent zoos, including Chhatbir Zoo in Punjab, Byculla Zoo in Mumbai, and the Madras Crocodile Bank. The zoo also plans to introduce rare species like the Anaconda and the Humboldt penguin, for which special enclosures will be built, thanks to donor contributions.

The addition of these rare animals and birds is expected to boost the zoo’s revenue, helping it become self-sustaining, Bhandary said.

Quarantine and Public Display

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Record-breaking Exchange

This animal exchange marks a significant achievement for Pilikula Zoo, with the animals being transported over approximately 2,000 kilometres from Nandankanan Zoological Park. This sets a new record, surpassing the previous longest exchange with Udaipur Zoo in Rajasthan, which was around 1,700 kilometres.

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