Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — Memon Welfare Society (MWS) a reputable social organization of Memon community celebrated its 8th anniversary of establishment and the 7th anniversary of MWS internal bulletin at Lasani Restaurant, recently. The bulletin has almost 1,000 subscribers. Iqbal Memon Officer, president of 500 Memon Jamaats Federation in India, presided over the function. He is here on a visit to perform Umrah Dr. Mohammed Umar Chapra, a well-known scholar, Islamic economist, author of various books and recipient of King Faisal award, graced the occasion as chief guest. The event was attended by various dignitaries including MWS patrons Iqbal Advani, Munaf A. Sattar, Mohammed Badi, Kaleem Naviwala, Abdul Rehman Merchant and other board members and their families. The event begun with recitation of verses from Holy Qur'an by young Hafiz Mohamed Ahmed Kamal. Naat was recited by Hafiz Ahmed Irfan. Irfan Haji Ahmed Kolsawala, president MWS, welcomed the guests and congratulated the Memon community for contributing to the completion of 8 years of existence of MWS. Tayyab Moosani, general secretary MWS, briefed the guests about the history and welfare activities of the group. MWS has attained recognition due to its social and welfare services without distinction, he added. Dr. M U Chapra congratulated MWS for completing 8 years of splendid performance. He said I always am honored to attend MWS events. He expressed his best wishes to MWS. Iqbal Memon Officer said the Memon community is known globally for its welfare services. He said he has been coming for Umrah frequently and observing the progress of MWS over the years. He also congratulated all members of MWS-MASA. Prof Mrs. Erum Shoaib, representative of women wing MWS, expressed her views and asked for certain programs to be held in the near future. Younus Habib, vice president, thanked guests and services of MWS members included Shoaib Sikander, Mansoor Shivani, Rashid Kasmani, Ahmed Kamal, Jawed Kherani. Finally a cake cutting ceremony was held followed by dinner.
