Mangalore Qazi Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar flagged off the campaign in front of Zeenath Baksh Masjid at Bunder in the city at 8 a.m.
Lauding TRF for its sanitation drive in the district Musliyar said that it was the duty of every human being to keep the surroundings clean.
“Cleanliness is part of faith in Islam and hence Muslims have a greater responsibility to maintain cleanliness”, he said.
He said that unclean environment leads to various problems including spread of diseases.
TRF advisor Mohammed Rafeeq Master said that the Foundation has decided to observe cleanliness month throughout October as part of its efforts to create awareness about sanitation among the people.
He said that as part of the campaign which would conclude on October 31, surroundings of places of worship, educational institutions and hospitals would be cleaned.
Abdul Khader Kukkila, president of Nazath peace and relief society, Sadakathulla Faizi, dharmahuru of Jumma Masjid, Majeed, member of Muslim central committee, Suleiman Belvai among others were present.
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