IMA Kuwait conducts a series of events and programs known as Arafat Day Gatherings successfully between 23 to 26 June 2023 in various mosques of Kuwait, commemorating the holy month of Dhul Hijjah, also known as the Month of Sacrifice and Hajj.

The Arafat Day Gatherings were held in different mosques in Kuwait, located in Khaitan, Farwaniya, Abbasiya, Salmiya, Mahboula, and Fahaheel areas, attended by hundreds of people. Separate arrangements were made to accommodate families and to provide them a comfortable environment during the programs.

Different Renowned Scholars and Khateeb in Kuwait graced these gatherings and delivered their insightful speeches on a range of different topics related to the significance of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, Arafat Day, the purpose of sacrifices, the objectives and message of Hajj and Qurbani (sacrifice), the message of Eid Al-Adha, and the farewell sermon of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Maulana Waleed Umri,, one of the renowned Khateeb in Kuwait, while delivering his speech in Fahaheel during the Friday Urdu Khutba, highlighted the virtues of sacrifices in Islam through the life of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

Mr. Sharafudin Soofi, another key note speaker and Khateeb while addressing a gathering in Maryam Masjid in Mahboula discussed in details about the legacy and life of Ibrahim (AS) highlighting that Prophet Ibrahim (AS) is a complete role model for the whole human beings all around the world, followed by a session of a question & answers session moderated by IMA President Maulana Mohammad Umar Falahi.

Mr. Nisar Ahmed, a motivational speaker addressed two different Arafat Day gatherings held in Masjid Al Mailem Khaitan and Yousuf Al Adsani in Maliya in two different dates, emphasizing the virtues of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah and Arafat Day, as well as the message of Hajj and Qurbani.

Mr. Masood Shahab and Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Falahi, another two noted Khateeb and speakers delivered their thought-provoking speeches, addressing a remarkable gatherings at Masjid Bilqis-Abbasiya and Masjid Al Mailam-Farwaniya Police Station at roundabout respectively. Both speakers enlightened the audience on the significance and the importance of the Arafat Day in Islam.

IMA Kuwait organized separate Kids Islamic programs simultaneously in different mosques of Kuwait, ensuring an inclusive and engaging experience for young attendees. At the end of each gathering, dinner packets were served, fostering a sense of community and togetherness.

IMA Kuwait extends its gratitude to the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Kuwait, for their patronage and support in organizing these impactful events.

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IMA Kuwait is an Indian socio-religious organization that operates under the patronage of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Kuwait. IMA always focusses to provide platform for enhancement of expatriates living in Kuwait for their spiritual & social aspect through various programs & social gatherings. It looks forward for organizing various beneficial programs in future, considering the occasions and requirements of expatriates in general and specifically Indian community.

Indian Muslim Association, IMA, Kuwait has reached another milestone of planting 500 plants in desert of Kuwait at Al Nuwaiseb. A mammoth gathering of 325 Indian expats, ladies, gents and children, took part in “Tree Plantation Drive, a “Desert Greening Program”. This event was organized jointly with *Kuwait Oasis*. A new “Waterboxx®plant technology” was used. On this occasion a part of  Al Nuwaiseb Desert  was transformed into a fascinating green  land with the charm of all the age-groups working in order to make the desert green.

IMA, in commemoration of completion of its 25 years, has organized the event  in continuation to many other major events like Blood Donation camp, Beach Cleaning Drive, Mushaera (Kavi Sammelan) and Children Fest where extra curriculum activities and competitions like recitation of Qur’an (Qira’at), Adhaan (Prayer Call), Essay Writing, Elocution, Painting, indoor games for school students were conducted.

The event started at 2.15 pm after the lunch which was graced with the presence of  IMA Executives  Mohammed Hasan,Iqbal Abdullatif,Mushtaq Mahdi,Salam Madi & Wasif Hashmi.Also present at the location were Khaled Al-Kulaib (Founder of Kuwait Oasis) & Zahid Thakur (General Secretary ASSP).

The event moved with the recitation of holy  Quran by Mr. Salam Madi followed by Mr. Mushtaq Mehdi  gave a motivational speech on our responsibilities towards to the nature in light of Quran and Hadeeth. In his speech he said that, “Islam says that if there is any last dead to be done before the day of judgment, it is to plant a tree”. Khaled Al-Kulaib on behalf of Kuwait Oasis appreciated the efforts of IMA to promote goodness.

A memento was presented  to Khaled Al-Kulaib by Mohammed Hasan and to Mr. Zahid Thakur by Iqbal Abdullateef. “The Tree Plantation drive” in the desert flavored as a family day out which kept the participants engrossed throughout the day with sense of personal responsibility to the nature. More than 100 gifts and books were distributed to the children and their parents