Mangalore : The Dakshina Kannada District Congress Minority Cell organized a special training and Ihram distribution camp for Hajj pilgrims on October 7, Thursday.
Over 200 pilgrims from across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts participated in the camp.

Mangalore Qazi Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar inaugurated the camp. After the inauguration Thwaqa stated on the occasion that the Haj Pilgrims must abstain from sexual activities and misconduct during the Haj Yatra. He should not argue with anyone. God Allah is aware of whatever good done by a prospective Haj Pilgrim. The best provision is righteousness for the Hajee, under directions of Quran and what is heard (Sunnah)

Maulana Abdul Wahid Faizi, Khatheeb, Central Jum’a Masjid, Mangalore and SP Hamza Saqafi, Editor, Moilanji Kannada Monthly, trained the pilgrims to perform Hajj.
Mudigere Qazi Zainul Abideen distributed Ihram attire to the pilgrims. Udupi Qazi Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar presided over the programme.

Congress leader Ivan D’Souza, the number of Hajj pilgrims is increasing every year. The leaders of all the parties are helping the pilgrimage and to simplify their journey.  Mr Bawa has made an effort to arrange direct flight to Jeddah, he said.
DK District Congress Minority Cell President, Mohiuddin Bava. Razzak Kukkaje compered the programme. KS Mohammed Masood, BA Mumthaz Ali, Basheer Baikampady, Haneef Haji, Hameed Kandak were present.