‘Pirsappad-2012’ family meet held in Jeddah

safia@coastaldigest.com (A M Arif Jokatte)

March 20, 2012

Jeddah, March 20: A grand family get together ‘Pirsappad-2012’ was organised by Karnataka Chapter of India Fraternity Forum Jeddah at Impala Compound, Sharafiyah, here, recently.

The programme was started with recitation with the recitation of Quranic verses by Master Muzammiluddin, the winner of Quran competition recently held in Saudi Arabia.

EM Abdulrahman, chairman of Popoular Front of India who was on short visit to the Kingdom inaugurated the function and highlighted the importance of friendship and fraternity in human life.

Imtiyaz Thumbe spoke about the way of life of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) and urged to follow his way in earning our livelihood.

Muhammad Imran, Service Quality Manager of Al Abeer Medical group distributed trophy to Arabian Trading Supply team, the winner of ‘Pirsappad-2012’ cricket tournament and applauded IFF for holding various social activities.

Nasar Ithaca distributed runners up trophy to Target Guys. Ladies and kids participated in quiz, painting, fun question and answer games, spot games etc. Mohidin, President of IFF Karnataka Chapter facilitated Master Muzammiluddin for winning Qura’n competition.

Al Abeer Medical Group was overall sponsor for this gathering. Mujahid Pasha welcomed the gathering, Irfan Ullal compered the programme and proposed vote of thanks.

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After 35 Years in Saudi Arabia, Karnataka Expat Abdulaziz Kushalnagar Passes Away in Riyadh

Abdul Hameed Padubidri

April 12,2025

Riyadh: Abdulaziz Kushalnagar, a long-time Indian expatriate from Kushalnagar, Karnataka, and a well-respected member of the Riyadh community, passed away on 10 April 2025 at a local hospital in Al Rabwah. He was 57.

According to sources close to the family and his close friend, Irfan Mani, Abdulaziz was admitted to the hospital on the 14th of Ramadan after suddenly collapsing due to a cardiac arrest. Earlier that evening, he had attended an Iftar gathering hosted by a friend in the Al-Shifa area of Riyadh. After breaking his fast and offering Maghrib prayers, he spent time conversing with friends before heading to a nearby mosque for Isha prayers.

Shortly after leaving the mosque, he reportedly began feeling unwell and collapsed from a heart attack. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he slipped into a coma.

Despite ongoing medical efforts, Abdulaziz did not regain consciousness and was pronounced dead on the afternoon of 10 April after showing no response to treatment.

Following the completion of all necessary legal formalities—including clearances from the Indian Embassy and Saudi authorities—his funeral was held on Saturday night after Isha and Janazah prayers at Al-Rajhi Mosque. He was laid to rest at Naseem Cemetery, where a large gathering of relatives, friends, and well-wishers came to offer their final respects.

Abdulaziz had been residing in Saudi Arabia for over 35 years and was employed with a private company in Riyadh. Known for his warm personality, humility, and dedication to community service, he actively participated in various social and cultural organizations, including the Malanadu Gulf Trust (MGT).

He is survived by his wife, four children, and a wide circle of family, friends, and community members who deeply mourn his loss. Messages of condolence have poured in from across Karnataka and the Gulf, remembering him as a kind-hearted and community-spirited individual.

Organizations such as MGT Malanadu KSA, KNRI, Karavali Welfare Association, KSF Riyadh, KCF Riyadh, and several others expressed their deep condolences and offered prayers for the departed soul.

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