Kokan Welfare Society, Kuwait hosted an Iftar for the Kokan community members on 17th June 2016. It was attended by a large number of people. The program started with recitation of verses from The Holy Quran by Hafiz Emad Faisal Jogilkar. This was followed by Deeni bayan by Mufti Hamza Qasim who spoke about the blessings of Ramzan the concept of social work in the society. Mufti Hamza Qasim spoke on the concept of unity and brotherhood in Islam and stressed on the social works towards the needy.
This was followed by presidential speech by Salim Desai. He welcomed the invitees and congratulated them on the blessed month of Ramadan. He spoke about the aims, objectives of formation of Kokan Welfare Society. He highlighted the activities of KWS and its future plans in the field of education and community welfare. He urged for the co-operation and dedication of the kokni community members and requested participation of all the members.
KWS honoured around 23 students of 10th and 12th who scored distinction in their exams. It also honoured 4 students who along with their studies memorized the complete Holy Quran. The Golden sponsor Bayan Medical Co and Silver sponsor Metro Medical Center for the event were also honoured.
The General Secretary, Dr. Rahmattullah Galsoorkar then briefed the audience with the society aims, objectives and the various activities like the Annual Islamic Competitions, Kokan Mela, Kokan Health Day, the Sadaqa collection scheme, Ramzan ration distribution, Islamic classes and the hosting the Kokni dignitaries arriving from India. He said the KWS was providing a platform for collective works for the uplift and development of the community. He stressed that all these works were accomplished and only possible by the support of the community.
Joint Secretary Ashraf Hajwane proposed the vote of thanks. Following this was Dua by Maulana Nisar Daroge and thereafter followed by Iftar. Dinner was served after Magrib prayers
The program was well timed and compeered by Yacoub Solkar
The audience was very impressed and expressed their support to the welfare works for the community. The office bearers express their gratitude to the executive and working committees, the volunteers and the kokni community for their dedicated efforts and support.