11 Jun DICID Holds Ramadan Meet for Indian Community
The Ramadan Youth Meet hosted by Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue – DICID for the Indian community in cooperation with Youth Forum Qatar urged expatriates to play a role in positively transforming society. “Qatar has always been a land of peace and harmony for the nationals and residents alike and DICID as an initiative of the visionary leadership of Qatar is aimed to support and promote a culture of dialogue and peaceful coexistence among believers of different religions and to motivate religious values as a solution to the issues of concerns and problems to the humanity” said Dr. Ibrahim Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Doha International Centre of Interfaith Dialogue while inaugurating the Doha Ramadan Meet hosted by the DICID in cooperation with Youth Forum Qatar in his speech to a packed audience of around 2500 Indian expatriates at the Qatar Sports Club, Doha.
Dr, Al Naimi reiterated the importance of active participation of the expatriate community in Qatar and highlighted the vital role they have to play in positively transforming the society. Further he praised the expatriate community in Qatar for promoting a very friendly living atmosphere kindled with mutual respect, fraternity and cooperation. “For this reason, the inter-relation and cooperation within expatriate organizations, associations, and societies have been one of the main priorities of DICID” added Dr. Al Naimi. He encouraged the audience to foster these values of solidarity and brotherhood developing the environment of positive dialogue culture among religious and cultural communities in Doha.
Mr. Shihab Pookkottur, young scholar and Secretary of Majlis Education board, India and Fr. Dr. Paul Poovathingal (Principal Chetana Music College, India) delivered keynote address. Both stressed the importance of culture of dialogue and peaceful coexistence among believers of different religions in their speeches.
Mr. Jamsheed Ibrahim, President of Youth Forum Qatar chaired the session. In his speech he appreciated Qatar and admired its stand on spreading the word of peace and fraternity through initiatives like establishing prominent institutions like DICID and Qatar charity in building constructive dialogue culture among the various communities in Qatar and abroad and conducting diverse welfare activities among the working expatriates for their wellness and peaceful coexistence.
During the felicitation speech, Dr. Mohammed Bin Ali Al Ghamidi, Executive Director of International Development at Qatar Charity stated that Qatar Charity is committed to continue their humanitarian and development programs to support the various communities in Qatar and globally for their welfare and social fraternity. Also he expressed gratification in these types of gatherings in the month of Ramadan regardless of religious boundaries.
Welcoming the Audience, Vice President of the Youth Forum Mr. Absal Abdhutty, expressed his sincere gratitude to the various governmental and non-governmental institutions in Qatar for their invaluable supports and expressed the forum’s continued commitment for peaceful social engagements, services to the society and creating a space for all to come together irrespective of all differences towards their vision of One World One Love.
Felicitations were conveyed by KC Abdul Latheef, President – Center for Indian Community. Mr. Haris Puthukool, General Secretary Youth Forum Qatar also attended the Ramadan Meet. The event was remarkably attended by around 2000 Indian Expatriates from various Indian communities in Qatar and concluded by Iftar.
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