The Linguistic Relationship Between Unani Medicine and Urdu is Deep-Rooted

NEW DELHI :

New Delhi :

A one-day national seminar titled “The Linguistic Relationship Between Unani Medicine and Urdu” was organized by the All India Unani Tibbi Conference at the Committee Room of Nehru Guest House, Jamia Millia Islamia.

Delivering the presidential address at the inaugural session, Professor Akhtarul Wasey stated that Unani medicine and Urdu share an ancient relationship; it is not just a method of treatment but also a cultural attitude. Chief Guest Professor Khalid Mahmood emphasized that numerous vivid traces of this relationship can be found in Urdu language and particularly in poetry, which help in understanding the mutual connection between Unani medicine and Urdu. Former Head of the Urdu Department at Jamia Millia Islamia, Professor Ahmed Mahfooz, remarked that classical Urdu literature frequently references Unani medicine, and multiple instances of adaptation and benefit can be observed within it.

Objective of the Seminar

The seminar aimed to highlight the historical and linguistic connection between Unani medicine and the Urdu language to strengthen its scholarly tradition and explore possibilities for its promotion through Urdu. Speakers shed light on the Arabic, Persian, and Urdu traditions of Unani medicine and emphasized that Urdu has played a crucial role in making Unani medicine accessible to the masses.

Dr. Khalid Siddiqui, General Secretary of the All India Unani Tibbi Conference and the convener of the seminar, warmly welcomed all attendees and delegates.

Hakim Fakhr Alam elaborated on the objectives of the seminar.

Sessions & Discussions

Various sessions of the seminar featured research papers on the historical texts of Unani medicine, medical literature in Urdu, and its academic and research significance in the modern era. The speakers recommended further systematic organization and digitization of classical and contemporary Unani medical literature in Urdu to ensure that future generations can benefit from this valuable knowledge. Dr. Shahnawaz Fayyaz moderated the inaugural session.

First Session:

  • Chaired by Professor Badarudduja Khan and Dr. Mohammad Mohsin
  • Papers presented by: Professor Ashhar Qadeer, Dr. Afsahul Kalam, Dr. Mustahsan Faizur Rahman Aqdas, Dr. Umair Manzar, Dr. Mohammad Muqeem, Dr. Shahnawaz Fayyaz, Dr. Asad Faisal Farooqi

Second Session:

  • Chaired by Hakim Ashhar Qadeer, Dr. Shabbir Ahmad, Dr. Shah Alam
  • Papers presented by: Dr. Ahmad Saeed, Hakim Fakhr Alam, Professor Abdul Haleem, Hakim Nazish Ehtesham Azmi, Hakim Misbahuddin Azhar, Dr. Safiur Rahman, Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad, Dr. Amanullah

Conclusion

In the concluding session, the organisers expressed gratitude to all participants, speakers, and esteemed guests for making the seminar a success. They reaffirmed their commitment to continuing such academic gatherings in the future to further the promotion of Unani medicine and the Urdu language.

The seminar witnessed the participation of students and faculty members from Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Hamdard, and Delhi University.

source: http://www.milligazette.com / The Milli Gazette / Home> News> Community News / by The Milli Gazette Online / February 18th, 2025

Farhana I M: A Triumph of Perseverance and Passion

Kundapra (aka Kundapura), Udupi District, KARNATAKA :

Kundapur :

In a remarkable display of dedication, Farhana I M has secured second rank in M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering under Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).

What makes her achievement extraordinary is not just academic excellence but the journey behind it. A mother of three, she balanced family responsibilities while pursuing higher education, proving that determination breaks barriers. Her story is a testament to the boundless nature of passion for learning.

Born to Ismail Kundapur and married to Imran Kundapur, Farhana shares a close bond with her brother-in-law, Mohammed Ashif Karnire, CEO of Expertise Contracting Company in Saudi Arabia.

Reflecting on her journey, Farhana credits her love for education and the desire to set an example for her children as her driving forces. She hopes her success inspires other mothers and students to pursue their aspirations despite challenges.

Her accomplishment stands as a beacon of motivation, encouraging students and professionals alike to chase their dreams with dedication and perseverance.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Markers of Excellence / by Radiance News Bureau / February 16th, 2025

Indiana Hospital achieves coastal Karnataka’s first AI-driven leadless pacemaker implantation

Mangaluru, KARNATAKA :

Mangaluru :

In a ground-breaking medical achievement for coastal Karnataka, doctors at Indiana Hospital & Heart Institute have successfully implanted the region’s first-ever artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, leadless pacemaker in an elderly woman. This milestone marks a significant advancement in cardiology and reinforces Mangaluru’s reputation as a hub for cutting-edge healthcare services.

The patient, who had been suffering from Tachybrady syndrome, a condition where the heart alternates between dangerously fast and slow rhythms, had been hospitalized multiple times over the past year due to heart failure. After extensive evaluation, doctors recommended a radiofrequency ablation and pacemaker implantation.

However, a traditional pacemaker was not a viable option due to the patient’s pre-existing infection and high risk of recurrent sepsis. Conventional pacemakers use leads connected to the heart and positioned on the chest wall, which can pose serious infection risks for vulnerable patients.

To overcome these challenges, a team of experts, led by Dr Yusuf Kumble, chief interventional cardiologist at Indiana Hospital, along with Dr Maneesh Rai (Electrophysiologist), Dr Garry Valerian Pais (Consultant Interventional Cardiologist), Dr Sukhen Shetty (Cardiac Anaesthetist), and Dr Pradeep, opted for an innovative, leadless pacemaker solution.

Unlike traditional devices, this self-contained pacemaker is implanted directly into the heart through a minimally invasive procedure via the groin, eliminating the need for external leads or chest wall placement. This significantly reduces infection risks and complications, making it a safer, more effective option for patients prone to infections. Following the successful implantation, the team also performed radiofrequency ablation to treat the patient’s arrhythmias.

“This achievement underscores the exceptional expertise of our cardiology team and our commitment to bringing cutting-edge medical technologies to Mangaluru and beyond,” said Dr Yusuf Kumble. “By implanting the first AI-driven wireless pacemaker in coastal Karnataka, we have further established Indiana Hospital as a leader in interventional cardiology, not just in Karnataka, but across India.”

The leadless pacemaker is smaller, more efficient, and less invasive than conventional devices, providing patients with enhanced quality of life while minimizing associated risks.

With this pioneering procedure, Indiana Hospital and Heart Institute continues to set new benchmarks in advanced cardiac care, further cementing Mangaluru’s position as a center for innovative medical interventions in India.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home> Top Stories / by Media Release / February 18th, 2025

Pulwama in the news again, for Simrah who scored 99.39 percentile in JEE

Pulwama (Kashmir), JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Simrah Mir, a Kashmiri student, beat the odds to score 99.39 percentile in JEE Mains, inspiring countless students.

Simrah Mir, a JEE topper from Kashmir. | Photo by Special Arrangement

She comes from a region where resilience is a way of life. When Simrah spoke over the phone, her voice exuded conviction which only comes with a sense of achievement.

“At one point, I felt like giving up,” she began. Yet even her recall of desperation was in an unwavering tone.

Hailing from Kashmir’s Pulwama, a town often making the headlines for more negative than positive news, Simrah Mir has given a reason for the region to shine bright. Defying all odds stacked up against her, this young woman has brought immense joy and pride to the valley by scoring 99.39 percentile in the recently concluded JEE Mains this year.

Simrah’s is not just a personal victory but may well be an inspiration for countless students across Kashmir. Simrah, a student of a local government school, attended RISE coaching classes in Srinagar for JEE.

RISE is a coaching institute in Srinagar started by three former IITians: Salman Shahid and Imbesat Ahmad, both alumni of IIT Kharagpur, and Mubeen Masudi of IIT Bombay. Mubeen is a Kashmiri, says Mr. Shahid. “We started our institute in 2015 since we wanted to do something for Kashmir. When we started out, only a handful enrolled in our classes. Today, every year, some three to four students from our institute go to IIT and 70 to 80 students go to NIT. Twenty percent of these students are girls,” says Mr Shahid.

In an interview with The Hindu, Simrah spoke about her challenges, triumphs, and her fresh optimism for the road ahead.

She says: “At times, there were internet shutdowns, and many times it was a fearful environment at my hometown. My parents sheltered me from everything, even from what happening around our near vicinity. Then I moved to Srinagar. It was difficult to travel up and down daily from Pulwama every day for the coaching classes. It’s a long distance.”

Unlike many students who set their sights on JEE early on, Simrah’s decision to pursue engineering evolved over time. “It was a big step. Initially, I didn’t know much about JEE. I joined the RISE Institute, and there I got to know about the exam and started looking at engineering as a career. Later, I faced difficulties in my preparation. I felt like giving up, but my parents constantly supported and motivated me,” she continued.

What kept you motivated? What were the reactions of your parents, friends, and teachers to your preparations?

 Initially, when I was searching for an interest, my parents and relatives were pushing me towards medicine. I didn’t like Biology and I’m not interested in Medicine. From an early age, I was interested in Physics and Mathematics; I wanted to know about the subjects. I studied by myself. I used to read books other than my textbooks. Physics and Maths interested me.

Later on, I decided that it is a stream for me. I decided I had to take Mathematics and Physics as a career.

Any obstacles or resistance you came across while preparing for JEE? Did you ever think about what would happen if you didn’t get selected?

 There were definitely moments of doubt. And I used to have them often. As I said, I felt like giving up. JEE is a tough exam. I did think about what would happen if I didn’t get selected. But every time I felt low, my parents supported me. That helped me stay focused and push through the tough times.

I recently spoke to some people in Assam and learned that language, infrastructure, and cultural barriers can be obstacles in education. Did you face any challenges like that?

 Shifting to Srinagar was a big deal for me. I’m from Pulwama, and it was getting difficult. There were no coaching classes specifically for JEE preparations

I did think of going to Delhi or another State initially because there are good institutes there. But then I realised it might not be beneficial for me. I have never lived alone, and I felt like I should be close to my parents.

In Kashmir, students usually prefer medicine and becoming doctors, especially girls. It’s rare for a girl to take engineering as a career.

Did your school play any role in your success? Did they provide career counselling or extra classes for JEE aspirants?

 There was enough career counselling but no extra classes specifically for JEE aspirants. Most students in my school focused on board exams.

Nobody actually introduced the subject to me. I was inquisitive. There were some other students too who were genuinely interested to study and were inquisitive like me.

Which branch of engineering attracts you the most? And why? And have you thought about any specific college you would like to join?

 I have not thought about it. Of course, I want to go to the best college. I want to go to IIT.

Personally, I want to take Computer Science Engineering, but I don’t know exactly what will happen in the future. I haven’t researched much yet. It also depends on my rank and how I perform in the JEE Advanced exam.

What do you wish to become eventually?

 As of now, my goal is to pursue Computer Science Engineering. I would see where my passion takes me eventually.

What advice and tips you would want to give to JEE aspirants from your region?

 In Kashmir, many students, especially girls, hesitate to choose engineering because it’s not the common path. But if you genuinely enjoy Mathematics and Physics, you should give it a chance. It’s important to be practical.

JEE is tough, and there will be challenges. But if you take it step by step and stay disciplined, you can do it.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Education / by Mantasha Ahmed / February 15th, 2025

Dr. Fatima Jalid of NIT Srinagar Featured Among 75 Indian Women in Chemistry

Srinagar, JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Srinagar :

Dr. Fatima Jalid, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, has been recognized in the newly published book She Is – 75 Women in Chemistry.

Published by Beyond Black in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK, the book was unveiled on February 6 at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Bhopal. It is the fourth edition in the She Is series and highlights the achievements of 75 Indian women making remarkable contributions in chemistry and related fields.

The book, authored by Elsa Marie D’Silva and Supreet K Singh, sheds light on the journeys of women from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities who have persevered against challenges to establish themselves in the field of chemistry. The authors emphasize that these women serve as beacons of inspiration, proving that determination and dedication can lead to excellence in scientific research.

Dr. Jalid’s research at NIT Srinagar focuses on developing chemical compounds and processes with applications in material science, environmental chemistry, and biotechnology. By integrating interdisciplinary approaches, she has advanced scientific knowledge in both theoretical and applied chemistry.

In a male-dominated field, Dr. Jalid has emerged as a role model for aspiring women in STEM. Her mentorship has created an inclusive academic environment at NIT Srinagar, encouraging more female students to pursue careers in scientific research. Actively involved in initiatives promoting women in science, she has organized workshops, seminars, and outreach programs to enhance female representation in STEM fields.

Believing that science should be accessible to all, Dr. Jalid advocates for inclusivity in research, ensuring that knowledge benefits society beyond socio-economic and gender barriers. Her published research papers in reputed international journals have received significant citations, further cementing her impact in the field.

The book She Is – 75 Women in Chemistry is available online for purchase at ₹1,645.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Markers of Excellence / by Radiance News Bureau / February 16th, 2025

Bilal Mir’s Solar Car ‘RAY’ Set for Launch in Srinagar

JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Photo Credit: Basit Zargar

Srinagar:

After three years of relentless efforts, mathematics teacher Bilal Ahmad Mir is set to launch his solar-powered car, RAY, revolutionizing eco-friendly transportation. The much-anticipated vehicle will hit the roads on Monday, February 10, marking a significant step in clean energy innovation.

Mir, who entirely self-funded his project with an investment of ₹20-22 lakh, embarked on this journey in 2022. He extensively studied automobile designs from the 1950s to modern-day luxury cars, incorporating cutting-edge technological advancements into his solar vehicle. His research, published in six countries, has earned him the moniker ‘Elon Musk of Kashmir’.

The RAY solar car boasts a 1 kW solar-powered engine, a high-tech Battery Management System (BMS), and autonomous parking sensors. Its gull-wing doors, embedded with solar panels, enhance both aesthetics and energy efficiency. Unlike traditional electric cars that require sunlight for charging, RAY can charge itself even in cloudy or snowy conditions.

Mir initially caught the attention of Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, but a potential collaboration fell through due to technical constraints. Despite this, Mir remains optimistic about his prospects in the global market.

While Indian manufacturers are producing electric vehicles, Mir believes his solar innovation faces no domestic competition. Instead, he aims to compete with international firms like Lightyear and Aptera Motors, both pioneers in solar-powered vehicles. His research continues to receive global recognition, further strengthening his reputation in the field.

The prototype of RAY was developed by modifying a 1988 Nissan Micra, a process that took Mir 13 years of dedication. The car, which features a dual power system—solar energy and a rechargeable battery—will officially launch on February 10 and is expected to hit the roads by June 2025. However, Mir remains tight-lipped about future production plans.

As the world shifts toward sustainable solutions, Bilal Mir’s innovative solar car serves as an inspiration for India’s clean-energy future.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation / by Radiance News Bureau / February 11th, 2025

Sufis as architects of Muslim spaces in India

INDIA :

Chennai: 13/03/2012: The Hindu: oeb: Book Review Column: Title: Making Space, Sufis and Settlers in Early Modern India. Author: Nile Green.

Sufism (tasawwuf in Arabic), the esoteric physiognomy of Islam, is probably the only school of thought which has remained above suspicion in the post 9/11 Islamophobic onslaught. And if any reason could be attributed to this unimpeachability it is its inherent pacifism. Although Sufism has several etymological denotations the simplest and best explanation was given by Al-Hujwiri, the famous 11th century mystic of Lahore. In his renowned treatise, Kashf al-mahjub Hujwiri quotes a Prophetic tradition to define a Sufi as the one who adopts safa (purity) and gives up kadar (impurity). Such straightforward renditions have contributed to the immense popularity of Sufism across the globe. In India too it is believed that a huge percentage of Muslims have historically been the adherents of the inclusive Sufi traditions.

It is this Sufi history which happens to be the theme of Prof. Nile Green’s latest tome Making Space wherein he explores the role of itinerant “saints” and “blessed men” in the emergence of Muslim communities in early modern India. Most of these saints, according to Green, sought refuge in India after the sacking of “the great Sufi cradle of Khurasan” by the Mongols, and the mass persecution of Iranian Sufis under the Safavids. Green’s thesis is that Sufi shrines serve as “gates through time” (dargah means gateway) where the past is recounted in narrative and rendered visible in architecture and ritual, and therefore, have been crucial to the making of Muslim space on Indian soil.

These dargahs, or “the death spaces” as Green calls them, helped define Muslim identity by linking community to territory and territory to hagiographic texts of memory known as tazkirat . In other words, a mausoleum that immortalised a saint was kept alive through the stories and rituals that surrounded it, and the resulting “architectural embodiment of collective memory” helped create a Muslim space by acting as a bridge between the past and present.

Interestingly, Green does not go into the “intellectualized doctrinal abstraction” of Sufism. He confines his research to a dispassionate analysis of the historical role of the Sufis as social actors — both during their lifetime and after their death — in the creation of Muslim settlements in India.

But he does mention quoting Hujwiri that Sufism should not be talked about in a different breath from Islamic law or the study of Hadith. For, to the likes of Hujwiri the notion of a discrete ‘Sufism’ at even a step’s removal from ‘Islam’ would have been “a troubling and unfamiliar idea.”

Rise of shrine cults

And, even while treating them as purely historical events Green drops enough hints to suggest that most of the rituals that have come to be associated with the shrines today did not have the approval of the buried Sufis. For instance, he speaks of how “shrine cults” rose to a high degree of importance a few centuries after Hujwiri’s death. Even today many shrines in India are said to facilitate the exorcism of jinns in clear violation of the teachings of the very saints in whose name it is done.

Green feels that such commemorative rituals extolling the miraculous powers of the buried saints were meant to attract the more material forms of investment required to maintain and preserve the sacred space. This argument is substantiated by the huge monetary contributions some South Asian Muslim shrines regularly get, the most recent example being the donation of a million dollars by the President of Pakistan to the Ajmer dargah.

A substantial part of Green’s research is devoted to the Mughal imperial expansion into the Deccan (1640-1690) and their policy of co-option and creation of Sufi shrine complexes in south India which was continued by Aurangzeb’s successors, the Nizams. Green recounts the story of how Aurangzeb himself came to be buried at the shrine of Zaynuddin Shirazi (d.1369) in Khuldabad on the advice of Sufi Shah Nur as expiation for killing Sarmad, the free thinker and close associate of Dara Shukoh. Mention is also made of the migration of Sufis to Arcot where they were patronised by the Nawabs of Carnatic especially Sadatullah Khan and Muhammad Shah who built shrines in their honour.

One of the most significant findings of Making Space is the absence of communal overtones in the Sufi narratives. Extracting from the works of leading Deccan litterateurs, Azad Bilgrami and Sabzawari, Green highlights the presence of numerous Yogis at the shrines in Khuldabad and says that if at all there was rivalry during those times it was not between Hindu and Muslim power centres but between the Muslim saints and the sultans. The saints refused to bow down to the kings.

In short, Making Space is a chef-d’oeuvre which expertly weaves together various aspects of Muslim cultural history to produce a coherent account of how Muslims carved out a space for themselves in India. It is essential reading for anyone who has a dispassionate interest in the ethno-history of early modern India.

MAKING SPACE — Sufis and Settlers in Early Modern India: Nile Green; Oxford University Press, YMCA Library Building, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi-110001. Rs. 795.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Books / by A Faizur Rahman / April 23rd, 2012

Hakim Khan Suri| Pathan Who Sacrificed His Life For Maharana Pratap

Udaipur, RAJASTHAN :

Hakim Khan Suri Statue at Moti Magri Udaipur

There are many unsung heroes from the Mewar History who sacrificed their life  to  save Mewar from the invaders, Hakim Khan Suri is one of them, whole world knows about the fierce battle of Haldighati fought between Mahrana Pratap of Mewar (Now in Rajasthan,India) and Akbar’s army.

Hakim Khan Suri, an afghan Pathan was the commander (Senapati) of Maharana Pratap’s army, Ironically Akbar’s Mughal army was led by a hindu king Man Singh and Maharana Pratap’s army was led by a Muslim, so the war wasn’t between Hindu and Muslim but  between the invaders and Nationalists.

As per humayunnama he is from the family of a afghan chief Mohammad Khaleel, there was hatred in his heart for Mughals, he wanted Mughals to leave India. Some Historians consider him to be descendant of Sher shah suri. In the Haldighati battle he led the ‘Haraval Dasta’ of the Mughal army.

‘Haraval Dasta’ referred to the part of army which leads the army from the front, it consists of warriors who are ready to sacrifice their lives for mewar, this honor was traditionally given to only the chundawats as the ancestor and the chief of chundawats, Rawat Chunda vowed to remain loyal to mewar and none of his descendants would ever claim any stake to the mewar throne. In the battle of Haldighati Maharana Pratap gave the honor of leading his army to Hakim Khan Suri.

Hakim Khan Suri As Haraval Dasta in Pratap’s Army

Hakim Khan Suri knew about the Mughals war strategy, he was an expert in the use of gun powder, Cannons, and making of arms from moulding Iron. He was also an expert in afghani war tactic known as ‘baghera kala’.

In the first phase of Haldighati War the attack from Hakim Khan Suri’s squad terrified Mughal army, badayuni wrote “ hakim khan sur the commander of Paratap’s army suddenly came from the hills and attacked our army”.In the second phase of haldighati war which happened in the Rakt-talai Hakim khan was martyred, it is said that even after his death the sword from his hand could not be taken out and he was put into the grave with the sword intact.

Hakim Khan Suri Makbara at Haldighat

There is still a Makbara of Hakim Khan Suri in Haldighati which reminds everyone about the faithfulness of this afghan pathan.

source: http://www.udaipurbeats.com / Udaipur Beats / Home> City / by admin / September 28th, 2021

The Cognate Editor Gets the Janasadbhawana Award, For Coverage of Ponzi Schemes in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

Shaik Zakeer Hussain receives the Janasadbhawana Civil Society Awards, 2018 in journalism.

Bengaluru: 

The Cognate’s founder and editor, Shaik Zakeer Hussain, has been awarded the Janasadbhawana Civil Society Awards, 2018 in the category of journalism for his coverage on fraudulent ‘Halal’ investment companies in Bengaluru.

The awards have been instituted by Bengaluru-based NGO Janasadbhawana, which has been working for the reformation and rehabilitation of undertrial prisoners in the city’s Central Jail in Parappana Agrahara. The awards are designed to promote and recognise notable work in the field of journalism, social activism, and administration. The award was presented to Zakeer by Faiz Akram Pasha, the founder trustee of Janasadbhawana on December 3.

“Zakeer has been recognised for his relentless coverage of fraudulent companies in Bengaluru, who have systematically targeted and looted the Muslim community in the name of religion,” said Faiz Akram Pasha, while presenting the award.

The other recipients of the Janasadbhawana Civil Society Awards, 2018 in the field of journalism were, Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed of the Frontline Magazine, Muneer Ahmed Jami of The Siasat Daily, Shahid Qazi of Zee Salaam, Mohammed Asharaf Ali Rashadi of the Daily Salar, Neyamathulla Hameedi of Rashtriya Sahara, and Ansar Azeez Nadwi of Seedhi Baat.

source: http://www.thecognate.com / The Cognate / Home> News / by The Cognate News Desk / December 03rd, 2018

Grand inauguration of ‘Beary Mela-2025’ in Dubai

KARNATAKA / Dubai, U.A.E :

Dubai: 

The ‘Beary Mela-2025’ was inaugurated in a grand ceremony at the Etisalat Academy Ground on Sunday.

Organised under the aegis of the UAE Bearys Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI), the event was inaugurated by S.M. Rasheed Haji, President of the Mangaluru Bearys Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI), who extended his best wishes.

Speaking as the chief guest, Zakariya Jokatte, CEO of Al Muzain in Saudi Arabia, stated that the Beary community is known for its peaceful and harmonious nature. He emphasised the importance of preserving the community’s culture and continuing initiatives that benefit the community.

During the event, he announced that the next Beary Mela would be organised in Saudi Arabia after the Eid celebrations in 2026.

Hidayath Addoor, President of the UAE chapter of BCCI, delivered the presidential address.

Other dignitaries present included Umar U.H., President of Beary Sahitya Academy, Golthmajalu Razak Haji, Badruddin, Imtiyaz, and Ronald Martis.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Gulf / by Vartha Bharati / February 09th, 2025