NRI Digest

Kuwait City, Nov 16: Indian Muslim Association (IMA-Kuwait) in cooperation with Masjid Kabir organized a public lecture on Hijra New Year at JamiathulIslah Auditorium Rawda. Mohammed Ali, head of Jaliyath Masjid Kabir was the guest of honor. He praised the activities of IMA and reminded that Islam is a religion of peace and brotherhood. He said the concept of equality in Islam was unmatched

Sharjah, Nov 16: Middle East's largest and world second largest International Book Fair (SIBF) opened its doors on 6th November and it will end on 16th November at the Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE. The main aim of this event is to promote and encourage reading habits of the books by providing a common platform to various publishers to display their collection of titles to what is now becoming a niche

Qatar, Nov 12: Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA) staged a world renowned Urdu Comedy show “Adrak Ko Panje” for the first time in Qatar on November 1, 2013 at Al Maha School auditorium boys wing. The full jam packed crowd was thrilled with nonstop three hours of comedy by the all artists who came all the way from Hyderabad and Bangalore. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Saeed Asadi who

Abu Dhabi, Nov 6: The Karnataka Rajyotsava was celebrated with grandeur and fervour at Abu Dhabi on November 1, Friday under the aegis of the Rajyotsava Award winning Karnataka Sangha, Abu Dhabi. Inland Builders Mangalore were the sponsors of the event which reflected the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka. India Social Centre auditorium was the venue of the programme. The event was inaugurated

Samiya (Kuwait), Nov 2: Indian Muslim Association (IMA) Youth Wing, well known for its charitable and social activities, organized a program on the theme ‘Family and Health in Islam’ at Salmiya Indian Model School Auditorium on October 25, 2013 after the Isha Prayer. English speaking people from different parts of India witnessed thought provoking lectures from the keynote speakers of the program

Abu Dhabi, Nov 1: An interaction meeting with MLA J R Lobo was organized by Konkani Cultural Organizationat India Social and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi on October 26 attended by prominent Mangaloreans namely Padmashree Dr. B.R. Shetty (MD NMC group), Sudheer Kumar Shetty (COO Global – UAE Exchange Centre), Leo Rodrigues (MD Al Mazroui Automobiles and former KCO President), Mohammed Ali Uchil

Riyadh, Oct 31: The Riyadh unit of Gangolli Muslim Jamaat organized its biggest event of the year – ‘Eid Ul Adha Event 2013’ at Al Azizia Resort here few days ago, where arrangements were made for animal sacrifice (Qurbani). The programme began with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Faeeza Rahman. Soon after the Qiraat, Fazlu Rahman Kolkar, President of Riyadh Jamaat welcomed all the

Kuwait, Oct 29: Kuwait India Fraternity Forum (KIFF) organized annual sports day on October 18 at Riqqa Stadium. Saifudheen Nalakath, President of KIFF inaugurated the event. The stadium was packed with hundreds of forum members across Kuwait. Shamsheer (Karnataka), Razik Rahman (Tamilnadu), Shiabudheen (Kerala) and Shameer (Delhi) were present on the stage. The spectacular event kicked off with

Kuwait, Oct 27: Buntara Sangha Kuwait-2002 honored Kanthadiguthu Harish Pergade, Founder of ‘Sri Matha Lakshani Vridashrama’ and ‘Sri Matha Lakshani Old Age Home’ on October 18, 2013 at Mughalai Restaurant, Salmiya on his recent visit to Kuwait to attend Tulukoota Kuwait’s World Tulu Convention 2013. The organizing committee welcomed him with the flower bouquet. Sanmathi Menda gave a brief

Jubail, Oct 26: The Non Resident Co-operation Council (NRCC) overseas ruling body of Jam’iyyautul Falah (JF) which supervises the four units Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh and Jubail in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held a mid-term meeting for the year 2013-24 at Cook Xon Restaurant in Jubail, Saudi Arabia on Friday 11th October 2013 after Jumah Prayer. From each unit two representatives are involved in the