Spectacular ‘Sammilana’ by India Fraternity Forum

naeem@coastaldigest.com (Moyhammed Iqbal Katipalla)

April 9, 2012

Jubail, April 9: India Fraternity Forum, Dammam Karnataka Chapter organized ‘Sammilana - Cultural Fest – 2012’, a programme exclusively for its members on recently at Marafiq beach camp, Jubail.

The cultural fest was aimed at giving a break to the continuous stress and mechanical living style of people in this part of the country and striving to improve the moral values of Islam.

The fest was inaugurated by Ashraf Puttur, President India Fraternity Forum Dammam , Karnataka chapter. The fest consisted of various competitions like Qirath, Singing, Duff, Skit also some games were conducted for children and ladies. Teams from Khober , Dammam , Al-Hasa, Jubail participated in the cultural fest.

Khobar team emerged as winners while Dammam team ended up with runners up in the fest. Moosa Kutty (Coordinator India Fraternity Forum-Dammam) and Shareef (President , India Fraternity Forum-Delhi chapter) distributing the prizes concluded the importance of having mutual understanding between each other which can be done with such events now and then so that it gives relief from the stress filled life of people working here and earning for their families. More than 200 members gathered in the fest.

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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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