Doha: 'Malhar Season 3 – The Malappuram Harmony 2026', organised by Diaspora of Malappuram (DoM) Qatar, drew attention for its strong public participation and diverse cultural programmes. The event was organised with Speedline Printing Press as title sponsor.
The event was presided over by DoM Qatar President Usman Kallan and inaugurated by Indian Cultural Centre President A.P. Manikandan. General Secretary Siddeeq Vazhakkad delivered the welcome address, while Chief Adviser Mashhood V.C. explained the organisation's plans to expand to other countries.
ICBF President Shanavas Bava, ICC General
Secretary Abraham Joseph, ISC General Secretary Hamza Yousuf, and WMF General
Secretary Joseph George conveyed their greetings.
As part of Malhar Season 3, DoM Excellence
Awards were presented to Qatar expatriates from Malappuram district who
excelled in four categories: art, sports, education, and social work. Jaza
Maryam received the award in the sports category, Abdul Rauf Kondotty in social
work, Dr. Amanulla Vadakkangara in education, and Abdul Karim (Karim Graphy) in
the art category. A.P. Manikandan, Shanavas Bava, Usman Kallan, and former
Qatar Charity Coordinator Khalid Ahmed Fakhru presented the awards.
An anti-drug pledge was also administered as
part of the six-month 'Amal' anti-drug campaign organised by DoM Qatar, with
Dr. Shafeeq Thappi Mambad leading the pledge. Vice President Abdul Aziz C.K.
presented a presentation explaining the various activities of the 'Amal'
campaign, and Treasurer Soumya Pradeep delivered the vote of thanks.
Playback singer Akbar Khan released the
teaser of 'Uyirpaad', a musical album produced by DoM Qatar as part of the
campaign. A live orchestra led by playback singers Akbar Khan and Anushree
followed, along with dance and cultural performances by various artists and
groups in Qatar, including Kolkkali, dances, Kaikottikali, and Chendamela.
ICC Advisory Board Member Ashraf Chirakkal,
DoM Qatar patrons A.P. Azad, Dr. V.V. Hamza, Balan, Sreedhar, Vice Presidents
Ratheesh Kakkov, P.P. Abdul Rasheed Thirur, Noufal Kattupara, Ashraf
Nannamukku, Nabsha Mujeeb, Secretaries Maya Shamla Jafar, Sharath Chandran,
Sabir Ahmed, Women's Wing President Preethi Sreedhar, and MC members Hakeem
Kappan, A.C.K. Moosa, Rasiya Usman, Maimoona Sainudheen, Unnimoyi, Noufal M.P.,
Anees Mambad, and Shahanas Babu presented mementos to the artists.
With strong public participation, diverse programmes, and quality cultural performances, DoM Qatar's Malhar Season 3 became a notable cultural gathering. Suresh Panicker, Abi Chungathara, Aneesh P.K., Sharath, Junaiba Suraj, Ramees, Rafeeq Meccheri, Niyas Kaipengal, P.T. Firoz, Sreejith Vandoor, Ramees, and Fathima led the successful conduct of the event.
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