Qatar Indian Social Forum management members and guests attending the Eid celebration event.
Qatar Indian Social Forum celebrated Eid Al Fitr with an array of cultural programmes representing rich cultural heritage of Indian Subcontinent with skits, folk songs, martial arts, and traditional cultural events from several Indian states in different Languages under the theme “Celebrating Unity in Diversity”.
Welcoming the gathering, Usman, general secretary of Social Forum, said that the forum would like to uphold a sense of unity among Indians despite the difference in their caste, creed, and religion, and cherish different cultural backgrounds, truly reflecting the theme of the evening.
Social forum president Ayyub Ullal launched “IndianSocialForum.com” website, and delivered Eid message. Hosting these types of gatherings will promote respect for each other’s culture and improve collective commitment towards society at large, he said.
Chief Guest Subramanya Hebbagelu, Vice-President Indian Cultural Center, handed over the “Abdul Latheef Madikkeri Memorial Humanitarian Activist Award” for 2022 to Basheer Ahamed, a leader from Social Forum Tamilnadu, and paid tribute to the veteran leader Abdul Latheef Madikeri, who passed away in April last year. He stressed the importance of serving humanity.
Vinod Nair, President Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), congratulated the gathering and handed over medals to cultural teams including “Thullal-Parai” and “Nagam-16” from Tamilnadu, Kolkali and “Daughters of Kerala” from Kerala, Tippu Sultan drama from Karnataka, and Nasheed from northern states for their spectacular display.
Ayyub Ullal handed over the “Award of Appreciation” to Master Muhammed Ameen Bin Thaisser, honouring his achievement to become the “fastest kid to recite” all elements of periodic table.
The meet brought together more than 20 community leaders representing various organisations, and more than 500 community members.
