In its sixth edition, the Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF), Abu Dhabi will organise a mass wedding for economically-backward members of the Muslim community on October 18. In the previous five editions, the forum claimed to have arranged weddings for 65 couples.
Addressing presspersons here on Friday, Mohammed Ali Uchil, president of the forum, said unmarried youth from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikmagalur and Kasargod districts can apply for the mass wedding scheduled to be held on October 18 at Milagres Hall.
“By organising this, not only can we aid them financially in the marriage, we can also curtail the prevalent practice of dowry in the community,” he said.
Each couple will be given nearly 55 grams of silver and clothes for the wedding. “We have budgeted around Rs. 1.8 lakh per couple,” said Mr. Ali.
The forum has also raised money to construct nearly 100 toilets over the past two years.
“We will continue with this project as eradication of open defecation has become a priority for the Union government,” said Abdul Madumule, general secretary of the forum. Those eligible should send their applications before August 31 with their full names, age, address, contact numbers and a certificate from their respective Jamaats. For details, contact the committee at C-24, II Floor, Al Rahaba Plaza, Nellikai Road or call 9845054191.
