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Doha
An iftar party hosted by prominent Indian businessman and community leader MS Bukhari drew a large number of Indian and Pakistan expatriates from various walks of life in Qatar.
The iftar held at a hotel in Doha on May 20 was attended by several dignitaries, including Indian Cultural Centre President Manikantan AP, ISC President Nilangshu Dey, ICBF President Babu Rajan, community leaders Milan Arun, KK Usman (INCAS), Sam Basheer (KMCC), Ali al Farabi (Qatar Airways), Naveed (89.6 FM Radio) and Syed Fahmi, First secretary at Indian Embassy and CO of ICBF.
Presidents, vice presidents and general secretaries of several organisations joined the iftar. Representatives from several organisations including Anujuman Muhibban Urdu Qatar, Majlis e Frogh e Urdu Adab, Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association, Bazm-e-Alig, World Bihar Organisation, Kainat Foundation, Bazm-e-Sadaf, KMCA, Kokan (LAMA Int.), Qatar Indian Association, QIFF, VAQ and Punjab Group, also attended the iftar.
Mohammed Habibun Nabi compered the event, which also saw the participation of officials from Qatar Football Association and Bhopal Association.
Bukhari, in his address, expressed his happiness that Indian and Pakistani community leaders had joined the iftar and were sitting under one roof.
Nadeem Mahir spoke on the importance and benefits of fasting. Mohammed Habibun Nabi presented the vote of thanks.
Source:qatar-tribune.com
