Ismail M Kutty Shivamoga
Abu Dhabi, Apr 20 : Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF), Abu Dhabi, celebrated its much-awaited 'BWF Dashamanotsava', on the theme 'Celebrating 10 years of social service' with much fanfare and participation of dignitaries from all walks of life.
The first part of the programme started with compere Jaleel Gurpur. Quran recitation was done by Anas, followed by a welcome speech by Mohamed Siddikkaup.
Mohamed Ali Uchil, president, BWF greeted the audience.
Though there were not much of cultural activities, people enjoyed every bit of it. The welcome song and Qawali exhibited the talent of Beary children. Also, the song with shadow effect made the audience feel its lyrics.
Traditional Dafli players welcomed the guests. A presentation highlighting the BWF achievements was presented by Jaleel Gurpur.
The much awaited Award ceremony and decennial programme began with Quran recitation by Abdul Majeed Athoor, followed by national anthems of UAE and India.
Mohamed Ali Uchil presided over the programme and welcomed the huge gathering and the galaxy of dignitaries.
Hamza Abdul Khader and Mohamed Rafeeq Krishnapur – vice-presidents, BWF, Mohamed SiddikKaup, treasurer and chief advisor Basheer Bajpe were present on the dais.
The programme was compered by well-known MC B A Mohamed Ali from Mangaluru.
Abdulla Madumoole, general secreatry, spoke about BWF and its core achievements in his introductory speech, mainly about the charitable causes initiated by BWF, which were successfully conducted in Mangaluru, especially the mass marriages of 85 poor girls. He highlighted BWF projects like distribution of wheelchairs, and emphasized on the BWF pilot project Shouchalaya, a unique project to construct 200 toilets (out of which almost 118 toilet construction is completed) for the poor in society irrespective of caste and religion in various parts of the twin districts.
Mohammed Ali Uchil thanked all BWF executive committee members for their hard work, dedication and efforts put in to organize this function and ensure its complete success. "It is an incredible achievement for BWF, which has managed to accomplish so many tasks, and Insha Allah, all its projects will be a complete success," he said. He congratulated them on their innovative ideas, hard work, and sincerity, and dedication towards the community causes which helped in the formation of BWF and its growth.
The inauguration was done by the chief guest B A Moideen, former minister of Karnataka, who lauded the BWF for its humanitarian services in his inaugural speech.
Mani Shankar Aiyer, member of Parliament, Delhi symbolically released the BWF Souvenir. He impressed the audience by his open and intelligent speech highlighting the beauty of India and Indianness. He emphasized that Islam and Quran are not only confined to Muslims but they are for the entire mankind.
U T Khadar, minister for health and family welfare, who was the chief guest of honour and star attraction of the function, shared some of his moments of political life and warmly remembered his special bond with BWF. His speech was very well applauded by the audience.
B R Shetty, MD and chairman, NMC Group was another guest of honour in the function. He praised BWF for its selfless service to Mangalurean community and pledged his support to BWF.
Another guest of honorB.A.MohiuddinBava, MLA,andSathish Reddy MLA Karnataka were very much emphasized their presence.
VIP guests - M E Moolur, vice-president BCF, Asif Bhai, Althaf Ahmed, Althaf Kateeb, Ravi Rai and Kasim of Hidaya Foundation graced the function.
Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, founder and MD,VPS Health Care, Abu Dhabi; G A Bava, retired DCP and secretary, KPCC Bangaluru; Sudheer Kumar Shetty, president, UAE Exchange, Abu Dhabi, B M Farooq, MD, Fiza Group Bangaluru, Mohamed Asif, MD, AMACO; Ronald Pinto, MD, Hyssna International, Abu Dhabi, Siraj Ahmed, Sahebaan business community, Abu Dhabi, U H Umar, Career Guidance & Information Centre, Mangaluru, B A Mohamed Ali, office superintendent, New Mangalore Port Trust, Dr B K Yosuf, president, BCF Dubai, Abdul Salam Puttige, chief editor, Vartha Bharathi, Mangaluru, B M Mumtaz Ali, AlBadriya Educational Association Krishnapura, Harekala Hajabba, Mangaluru, Prof Abu Backer Thumbay, principal, Scholar Indian School Ras al Khaimah, Dr Kaup Mohammed, London American City College, Dubai, Muhammad Baddoor, Kannada and Beary poet, Mangaluru, Bava Haji, president, Indain Islamic Centre, Abu Mohamed, MD, Multiline Industries, Badaruddin Panambur, chairman Noorulhuda Association, and Shekar Shetty, MD, Group of Arab Udupi Hotels, UAE, were present.
BWF Dashamanotsava Awards
The 'BWF Dashamanotsava Awards' were conferred by BWF president Mohammed Ali Uchil and Mani Shankar Ayier in the presence of other dignateries on the following:
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasthi - "Sahitya" Bolwar Mohammed Kunhi
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasthi - "Rajakiya" U T Khadar
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasti - "Jeevamana Saadhane" BA Moideen
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasti - "Maanavatha Seve" Dr B R Shetty
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasthi - "Shikshana" Harekala Hajabba
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasthi - "Patrikyodyama" Vartha Bharathi
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasthi - "Udyama" Thumbay Moideen
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasthi - "Samaja Seve" B M Mumtaz Ali
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasthi - "Shishaka" Prof Aboobacker Thumbay
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasthi - "Shishaka" Dr Kaup Mohammed
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasthi - "Beary Sankrthi" Muhammad Baddoor
BWF Dashamanotsava Prashasthi - "Saamudayika Sahakara" Sahiban Business Community, Abu Dhabi
The star attraction at the Award function was 'Aksara Santha' Harekala Hajabba, who got standing ovation from the audience.
The awardees responded positively and said good deeds done by BWF really need to be applauded. They also mentioned the people of coastal areas of Karnataka are known throughout the world because of their interest in education which is unlike the people of other areas of Karnataka. They praised BWF for their objectives towards educating their community, and the BWF’s main charity programmes - Mass marriages and Shouchalaya project.
All other guests were presented and honored with mementoes.
A mega raffle draw was conducted by Mohamed Siddik Kaup.
A children's cultural programme was arranged, which was another star attraction of the function
Abdul Hameed Gurpur, secretary of BWF delivered the vote of thanks.
Abdulla Madumoole, Hamza Abdul Khader and Mohamed Rafeeq Krishnapur were the people behind the success of the function who put in their dedicated, hard, planned, coordinated and commendable efforts.
The programme was coordinated by Mohamed Kallapu, Imran Ahmed, Siddik Uchil along with Abdul Majeed Kuttar, Abdul Rauf and Mustafa Mata. Ismail Kutty Shimoga coordinated the media and publicity.
Mohideen Handel, Nawaj Uchil, Nazeer Ubar along with Basheer Uchil, Imran and Mohamed Ersad took up the floor management and managed the event with a professional touch.
Haneef Ullal, Rasheed Bijai, Abdul Rasheed V K were instrumental in the success of programme.
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