Riyadh, May 23: ‘Fun & Care Fest – 2014’, the annual get-together of Hidayah Foundation was held on May 15 at the Al Rushd Istrah in Riyadh, where in over 1500 guests from different parts of India and the sub-continent took part. Qadir Ahmed from Shaheen Group of Institutions, Bidar Karnataka, Abdul Salam Puttige, chief editor of Vartha Bharathi newspaper and Abdul Malick Mujahid, chairman of Dar-ul-Salam Publications, were among the guests.

The main sponsor In-Land group was represented by their marketing manager Pradeep Hegde. Hidayah Foundation Chairman Khasim Ahmed, President of HQ Core Committee, Haneef Golthamajal, Ziauddin and U H Umer were also present.

The main programme began with a recitation of the verses of Quran by Master Aqeel Farooq. Mohammed Ashfaq, President of HF Riyadh made a brief presentation on the past achievements of Hidayah Foundation and the recent developments that are taking place in India.

He highlighted the programme of uplifting the downtrodden with 5 prong approach starting from providing food and basic amenities, addressing the health factor, educating them, self-sustenance programme and infrastructure. All the five programmes set under a priority basis for the overall development. He stressed that thorough study is essential on their problems, before we move on to solutions.  Also he highlighted the developments on the Hidayah Share and Care Colony wherein 39 new houses are built for poor and needy people, and HF’s new project CDC (Community Development Centre) The CDC building is under construction in the same colony for the area of 20110 sq. feet. It houses a multipurpose hall, a self-reliance center, Centre for the physically and mentally challenged, admin office, health clinic, youth development center for job oriented courses, Madrasa, Adult education and Staff accommodation.

Ashfaq also stressed about the ration programme responsibility taken by the Riyadh unit which feeds about 180 families in many villages surrounding Mangalore. He invited the audience to participate in this noble effort at the rate of SR: 75/- per month per family and there was a tremendous response from the audience. (Anybody who is interested in participating in the monthly ration programme can contact Ashfaq 0507747453).

Hafiz Imran Omri delivered the lecture on charity. He said charity should be collective efforts and it has blessing of Allah as well as it has the capacity to become power of community.

Mohammed Ali B K and Sheikh Deerah were in charge of the food section. Abdul Khader Khozama w aasxyrgttvrtas in charge of tea stall. Abdul Hameed and team was responsible for the reception. Shameer Ahmed Bava and his team conducted many sports event for the men and children. Salman Noor, Abdul Aziz Sheikh, Fazlu, Fazlu Kanoo, Farooq , B.K brothers, Farooq Muttinakoppa, Saad , N Siddique Darama and Shamshuddin Mulki put in a lot of effort to make this event successful. Mohammed Mateen was continuously announcing the HF activities and the sponsors’ names. Shazli kept the audience on their toes with his continuous barrage of interesting quiz questions.

A similar programme was organized on the ladies side, and this year the women’s wing worked extra hard to impress the female visitors under the leadership of Mrs. Gazala Ilyas. HF activities and its development was presented by Ms. Juveiria Abdul Majeed B K. There was also a skit presented by young girls of HF team. Ladies programme was compered by Sureena Ahmed.

There were prizes for Islamic and General quiz, Sports events and also there was a raffle draw for major prizes.

The event was held under the guidance of the president Mohammed Ashfaq and supervision of the event manager Ilyas Hussain. Ismail Kemmunje and team and exhibited their talent in putting up a beautiful display for the event.