Riyadh: Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota (DKMO), Riyadh, successfully held its 16th Annual General Body Meeting (AGBM) recently at Ramada Hotel, Batha, with participation from over 150 members representing various taluks of South Karnataka.

The program began with recitation of the Holy Quran by Mohammed Ali Kolkar. Master of Ceremony Nazeer Ahmed welcomed the gathering and invited President Fazlu Rahman Kolkar, General Secretary Irshad Bajpe, Vice President Mohammed Asif, and chief guest Br. Ilyas Yermal to the dais.

For the past 18 years, DKMO has been actively engaged in community service, especially through its Family Relief Fund (FRF) scheme, under which ₹3 lakh has been provided to families of deceased members. The organization has also assisted in arranging air tickets for ailing NRIs unable to afford travel expenses.

Br. Abdul Aziz presented the annual report, highlighting the committee’s activities and future plans. Senior member Hanif Bardila emphasized the importance of charity, urging continued support for humanitarian causes.

Chief guest Br. Ilyas Yermal appreciated DKMO’s consistent contributions to community welfare. In his presidential address, Fazlu Rahman Kolkar thanked members and office-bearers for their continued support.

During the felicitation ceremony, Br. Ghani Ahmed, Br. Ashraf Khozi, and Br. Shamsuddin Addoor were honoured for their dedicated service.

The existing committee was then dissolved, and elections were conducted by Br. Ilyas Yermal and Br. Haneef B.K. A total of 29 members joined the new committee.

Fazlu Rahman Kolkar was re-elected as President, Asif Kannur as Vice President, and Irshad Bajpe as General Secretary.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Nazeer Ahmed.