Welfare Kerala Kuwait celebrates Eid-Onam 2017

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September 26, 2017

Welfare Kerala Kuwait, Farwaniya zone celebrated Eid al-Adha and Onam 2017 in an amazing spirit of  harmony, equality, love and brotherhood. People from different religious backgrounds assembled enthusiastically last Friday at Ideal Auditorium, Farwaniya to celebrate the two festivals together with traditional Onasadhya in presence of Mahabali (Maveli thampuran) in his traditional attire.  Welfare Kuwait gave the event a unique name “Einam”, and transformed it in to a beautiful amalgam of various religions and cultures, strongly knitting the bonds of amity and brotherhood.

While Eid al-Adha is celebrated by Muslims all over the world as they come together to pray for humanity, to Commemorate Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) his eventful life with great sacrifice in human history,  and to carry on his message with them, the message of compassion and sacrifice to the will of God; where as Onam is being celebrated to mark the return of the legendary king Mahabali who ruled Kerala with great prosperity, equality and communal amity but sacrificed his life to keep up his words. It is marked as an annual festival celebrated by the people of Kerala and Malyalees living across the globe, arguably the biggest festival of Kerala.

The cultural session of the event, was inaugurated by famous writer Preman Ellath and during inaugural address he said that India has set an important example of communal harmony to this world. India, a multi-religious, multilingual and multi-racial country, has always ‘enjoyed the essential unity of culture amidst diversities that kept her people united. These values are more relevant today than ever and we must come together in our communities and as a society to draw strength from our shared humanity, he continued. 

Suresh V. Balakrishnan, the vice principal of Bhavans and leading mentor of Toastmaster club of Kuwait presented the topic on Onam  and its relevance to the current Indian situation. He told the audience to be vigilant and aware of the modern day “vamanas” who comes in different forms to destroy the very harmonious nature of our country. He also urged the members to take up the role of the great teacher and strategist of Mahabali, the Shukracharya in identifying the shrewd and evil intentions of those politicians who has resemblance to that Vamana who tried to Kill the legendary King Maveli and destroyed the communal harmony and prosperity of the people.  

Welfare Central Committee president Khaleelurahman, working committee member Moidu K. and Islamic Women’s Association (IWA) president Mehbooba Anees were also talked on the cultural event and reiterated the need of bringing back the rich Indian tradition and culture built in communal amity and secularism. The cultural program was followed by verity entertainments, including thiruvathira dance, Oppana, orchestra with nostalgic patriotic songs and children’s dance items.  The 26 lip-smacking, vegetarian dishes prepared by the ladies wing of Welfare Kerala Kuwait was the main attraction and was elegantly served on fresh Green banana leaves in traditional style.   Zonal president Abdul Vahid presided over the function, Zonal Secretary Noushad welcomed the gathering and Riggae Unit President Ashraf Vaakath proposed the vote of thanks.

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March 27,2025

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Jubail: The Gulbarga Welfare Society (GWS) Jubail chapter successfully organized a grand iftar event at Cookzone Restaurant, bringing together over 150 distinguished guests, primarily from the Gulbarga community.

This gathering reflected GWS’s commitment to fostering unity and support within the community. It is one of many social initiatives regularly organized by GWS to strengthen community bonds and promote charitable efforts.

The chief guest of the event, Mr. Bathruddin Abdulmajeed, delivered an inspiring address, highlighting the spiritual significance of the holy month of Ramzan and commending GWS’s valuable contributions in supporting the Gulbarga community.

Mohammed Abul Khasim, President of the GWS Jubail chapter, extended heartfelt gratitude to all participants and contributors. He emphasized the organization’s commitment to uplifting the underprivileged by providing education, healthcare, and social support. He also stressed the importance of unity among Gulbargavis and encouraged attendees to actively engage in community welfare by becoming GWS members.

GWS advisor Syed Nasir Khursheed, who joined the event virtually from Riyadh, praised the president and executive committee of the Jubail chapter for their dedicated efforts in supporting the underprivileged in both Gulbarga and Saudi Arabia. He urged attendees to connect with the GWS team and contribute generously to help those in need.

The program commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. Abdul Shukur, followed by a beautiful recitation of Quranic verses by Miss Aleena Iffat. Shafiuddin Ustad, Vice President of the GWS Jubail chapter, presented the vision and ongoing initiatives of GWS, highlighting the vital role of charity in uplifting the less fortunate.

In a special segment, Mohammed Abul Khasim introduced the chief guest and presented him with a memento as a token of appreciation for his visionary leadership and unwavering support for community welfare.

Adding to the event’s significance, Mohammed Imdad Ali, past president of the GWS Riyadh chapter and core committee member, addressed the audience, encouraging them to join hands with GWS in its noble cause.

The event’s logistics were managed by Mohsin Sanghar, who handled the registration desk and delivered the vote of thanks. The success of the event was made possible by the dedicated efforts of the Jubail executive committee, including Hidayathulha Khan, Mohammed Altaf Shaikh, Syed Ahmed Hussaini, Dr. Abdul Shukur, Ghaziuddin Patel, and Sarfaraz Basha, who worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless experience for all attendees.

This iftar gathering was a remarkable initiative that not only celebrated the spirit of Ramzan but also reinforced GWS’s dedication to humanitarian service and community development.

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