Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) one of the India based cultural association for non-resident Kannadigas which was founded in 2013 having offices in GCC, Malaysia, London are having more than 13,000 members all over the world and are all set to celebrate Indian Independence day differently in Dubai on Friday the 18th August, 2017 at 6.30 pm in Pearl City Suite Hotel Banquet Hall, Opp. City Centre, Deira, Dubai. This was announced here today at a meeting held at Mirdiff, Deira, Dubai at 8 pm with members of Press and Committee Members of KCF headed by Abdul Razak (Dewa) at his residence. The main objective of KCF is to make a difference in the lives of the people in the Karnataka through educational, humanitarian and healthcare projects.

With the well said slogan ‘Desha UlisiDweshaAlisi’ KCF is all set for the ‘Sneha Milana’ programme in commemorate of India’s 71st Independence Day invitingall Indians from various caste, creed and religion under one roof, symbolizing unity in diversity. India an epitome of the world is celebrating its 71st Independence Day on 15th August, 2017 and is said to be one of the world’s only country flourishing ahead holding all multi-lingual, multi-cultural, multi-religious, multi-state people united all these years which is really commendable.

In memory of all those who fought for India’s Independence movement and striving towards casteless society, KCF have been conducting programmes and celebrating India’s Independence Day for 3 years from now.

KCF has also made history in gulf country by publishing Kannada monthly magazine with the title of “Gulf Ishara” which is being released outside the country with government approval.

The KCF has been conducting several social conferences for the last three years. This year also with the announcement of “Eradicate Hatred and Save the Nation”, in order to reminisce the war heroes who have fought for India's independence. KCF hosts a programme on the occasion of 71st Independence Day and invites, all Indians irrespective of any caste, creed or religion.

The Independence Programme reception committee chairman Abdul Razaq DEWA will preside over the function. Sheikh Bava General Secretary KCF International Council will be inaugurating the ceremony and KM AbubakarSiddiqMontugoli State Haj Committee Member will deliver the speech on the topic. Ivan D’Souza Chief Whip of the State Legislative Council, Abdul Hameed Sa'adiEshwaramangala KCF UAE President, Sri Praveen Shetty President Karnataka NRI Forum UAE, will be the special guests.

Mark Denis D'Souza Entrepreneur and Patron Karnataka Sangha Sharjah, K.R.Tantri Vice-President of Dubai Karnataka Sangha D, James Mendonca of Mangalore Konkans, SugandrajBekal President of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah, Balakrishna Salian from Mogaveeras Dubai, MallikarjunaGowda from Kannadigaru Dubai, Janab Usman Haji Kodagu, General Secretary KCF UAE, Janab Abdul Jaleel Nizami Chairman KCF UAE Knowledge Division, Arun Karyappa from Caveri Trading Dubai, Haji Ashraf Adyar the leader of Sunni organizations Dubai and other social leaders will take part in this event.

Felicitation ceremony will be held for Master Tasdeeq Abdul Razak for receiving the award by U.S.SPACE ACADEMY WINGS, Alabama, United States of America in recognition of completing the requirements for U.S.SPACE ACADEMY involving in U.S.SPACE AND ROCKETRY PROGRAMME TRAINING CAMP.

The KCF has requested allKannadigas in UAE to participate in the program that celebrates the freedom of the nation without the caste and creed of religion said in a press statement.

Abdul Razak DEWA – Chairman, Dubai “Sneha Milana” Reception Committee, Mehbuburahman Saqafi –Working Chairman, Dubai “Sneha Milana” Reception Committee, Abdusshakoor Manila – Vice-Chairman, Dubai “Sneha Milana” Reception Committee, Abdul Jaleel Nizami – Chairman, KCF UAE Knowledge Division, Abdul Raheem Kodi – General Convener, Dubai “Sneha Milana” Reception Committee, Abdullah Musliyar Kudthamuger KCF Dubai North Zone, Shahul Hameed Saqafi KCF Dubai South Zone and several others participated in the meeting.