DKMO Holds Grand Family Meet at Riyadh
Saudi Arabia: The DKMO (Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota), Riyadh, conducted its annual “Grand family Winter Meet -2018”, at the Al Awali Resort, Riyadh recently. It was a well-organized successful event that attracted a huge gathering.
DKMO is a unique organization set up in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh with the intention to support the families of deceased NRI’s in case of sudden death of their breadwinners. Until till now, DKMO has helped in 10 such cases providing Rupees 3 Lakh assistance to families of the victims. Currently, DKMO has expanded with other objectives like Financial Loan for Members, Air tickets for Stranded NRI’s, General Relief Fund, Micro Loan to support self-employment in India and support for Anti Dowry Marriages and Campaigns.
DKMO has undertaken a New Project in Dakshina Karnataka to create awareness among the common people on Government Schemes which benefit all communities.
At present, DKMO is focusing on Health Schemes and has appointed a representative in Mangaluru to conduct awareness programmes all over Dakshina Karnataka.
The DKMO team spirit was very much appreciated and their efforts on supporting the NRI community has significantly touched the hearts of the Public.
An awe-Inspiring reception welcomed all the crowd to the Mega event. The programme began with the stage function followed by many other fun-filled indoor and outdoor activities.
The Programme started with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Nooh Bin Salman Noor. DKMO Secretary Br Basheer Talapady welcomed all the Guests to the dais. Master of ceremony Basheer Aramboor, a vibrant spokesman compered the event with a brief introduction of the programme to the audience. DKMO President Abdul Azeez Bajpe presided over the function. Distinguished Guest Lukman Pazhur Executive Director of Alif Internation School Riyadh & DKMO Event directors GK Shekabba and Fazlurrahman shared the Stage with Chief guest.
The Chief Guest of the event Dr Abdul Salam Ommer, a young dynamic motivational speaker and current sensational figure in Riyadh explained the importance of one’s involvement in Community Service, balanced Socio Family Life and how it would benefit longevity of life in humans.
Abdul Azeez Bajpe briefed the audience about the activities and future plans of DKMO through PP presentation. He thanked and honored the DKMO Executive members Abbas Uchil, Iliyas Yermal and Nayaz Ahammad who had gone on Final exit to India recently.
A well-deserved youth icon, Founder General Secretary and Current President of DKMO Abdul Azeez Bajpe was felicitated surprisingly with “DKMO Excellence Award” for his lifetime achievement on his dedication, Commitment and hard work for the betterment of the community. Later during his speech, Abdul Azeez Bajpe dedicated his award to all the DKMO members for their hard work and commitment.
Meanwhile, the crowd was kept on their toes with an enthralling raffle draw and spot quizzes.
Quiz Master Nasrullah interestingly puzzled the children and adults with Islamic and general questions and the Winners were encouraged with dazzling gift hampers. At the end of the stage programme Fazlurrahman delivered the vote of thanks to all guests and audiences.
As a whole, all the guests enjoyed the sumptuous dinner with sweets, Ice creams, welcome drinks and fruits. Mohammed Ali Jokatte and his team supervised and well managed the food arrangements.
On the other side, Ladies Volunteers had conducted numerous activities like quiz, spot games and outdoor sports and they distributed fascinating prizes to all the winners.
Moideen Jokatte, Sameer, Nasir Jokatte and their team had energetically conducted the various outdoor games like tug of war, running race, and lemon race for children and Volleyball, Tug of war and Pot Breaking for adults.
DKMO Riyadh and Puttur friends emerged as Winner and Runner of Tug of War & Kudla Friends and Puttur Friends emerged as Winner and runner of Volleyball Matches.
During the Closing Ceremony, DKMO Vice President Fazlurrahman thanked all the guests, crowds, Sponsors, Supporters, well-wishers, Volunteers and executive members. On marking the conclusion, whole DKMO team pledged to utilize the funds raised from this event to support the helpless NRIs and needy people back home.