Muslim outfit to join hands in Paryaya festivities ; Horekanike planned

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Dec 30, 2015 : In a move resplendent of communal harmony as well as  worth emulation, the District Samastha  Muslim Paryaya Sauharda Samithi   has decided to  do something worthwhile during the forthcoming Paryaya Mahotsav of Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt.

This was informed by the Samithi President Haji K Aboobakker Parkala to reporters here on December 28, Monday.  He said cold drink stalls  will be opened  on the procession route during Pura Pravesha ceremony of the Pejawar seer on January 4 while the  Horekanike procession comprising offerings and contributions from Muslim brethren will be held on January 10.

A blood donation camp to be held on January 17 at the Sanskrit College will be inaugurated by the Pejawar seer himself. Blood donors will also get a free health insurance card for Rs 30,000 on behalf of G Shanker Family Trust. The cards will be valid for a period of six months, Aboobakker Parkala said adding Dr Ramachandra, Head of the Department of Surgery of KMC Hospital, Manipal will be felicitated on the occasion.

Samithi office bearers including Hamjat Hejamadi Kodi, Mohammad Arif, Ansar Ahmed, Mohammad Nabeel were present.