Mangaluru, Feb 16: As many as 14 couples from different parts of coastal Karnataka entered wedlock at the mass marriage ceremony organized by Abu Dhabi-based Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF) at Milagres Hall in Mangaluru today.
Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister U T Khader inaugurated the event. Mangaluru Khazi Twaka Ahmed Musliar led the nikah ceremony. Prominent religious, social and political leaders along with the relatives of the brides and grooms witnessed the wedding.
On the occasion, Dr B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen, founder president of BA Group and Dr M SM Abdul Rasheed Zaini were honoured in recognition of their contribution to the community.
Mohammad Ali Uchi presided over the event and welcomed the guests. Abdullah Madumoole, general secretary will delivered the introductory address. Husain Katipalla compered the programme.
Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry president S M Rasheed Haji, MLC B M Farookh, Muslim Central Committee chairman KS Mohammad Masood, Dakshina Kannada Wakf Advisory Committee chief U K Monu and former MLA B A Mohiuddin Bava were among chief guests.
BWF, which started hosting mass marriages in Mangaluru in 2008, has so far helped around 115 poor women enter the wedlock. In past couple of years the BWF has built around 150 toilets in coastal Karnataka irrespective of religion or caste.
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