KMWA holds online international Kannada Rajyotsava

Media Release

November 29, 2020

Karnataka Muslim Welfare Association (KMWA), a subsidiary of Indian Muslim Association (IMA), conducted Karnataka Rajyotsava, Karnataka state formation day. People from various religious and cultural backgrounds from India, Gulf countries and some other parts of the world participated in this unique event.

Ibrahim Sutar, a padmashree awardee, known as saint Kabir of Karnataka while speaking on the occasion as chief guest from India on the topic ‘our responsibilities towards Karnataka state, Kannada language, peaceful coexistence and development’, he profoundly quoted various scriptures and famous kannada writers and enthralled the audience with his valuable thoughts. He also entertained questions raised by the audience on the subject.

Many prominent NRIs and heads of Associations of Karnataka from Kuwait and Gulf countries participated as guests and gave their brief felicitation address. Ramesh Bhandari – President, Tulu Koota Kuwait, Rajesh Vittal – President, Kuwait Kannada Koota, Michael Pinto – Vice President, KCWA Kuwait, Ganesh Rai – Ex President, Karnataka Sangha, Sharjah UAE,. Shashidhar Hebbal - President, Global Basava Peace Organisation and founder of Uttara Kannada balaga, Qatar, Mr. Santosh Shetty – President, KNRI, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were some of the guest speakers.

Karnataka Muslim Welfare Association (KMWA), organizes several such programs annually to promote peace and harmony among the fellow citizens of Karnataka State.

Vice President of IMA, B. S Sharafuddin kept the audience engaged with his unique convenorship during the program. Vote of thanks was given by KMWA President Abdul Naser Khan. The program commenced by the recitation of few verses of Qur’an by Master Nisar Fahimuddin followed by Kannada translation. Participants expressed their happiness and gratitude for providing such unique opportunity particularly in Kannada language.

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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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