Dubai, May 15, 2013 : The Third Edition of the Kannada version of the Holy Quran translated by Abdussalam Puttige, Chief Editor of Vartha Bharathi Kannada daily, was released at Movenpick Hotel, Dubai recently.
The function was held under the aegis of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, Government of Dubai. The main objective behind the translation is to disseminate the message of Quran to many Kannadigas who are interested to know about the holy book of Islam.
Dr Omar Mohammad Al Khateeb, Assistant Director, Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, Government of Dubai and M K Lokesh, Ambassador of India in UAE were the chief guests.
Fr Alfred John Pinto, Parish Priest of Kinnigoli, Shodhan Prasad, Convener of Nama Tuluveru UAE, Abdussalam Puthige, translator of Quran, Syed Khalil, Herman Lewis from Radio Spice, L V Puthran from Puthran Chartered Accountants, Shareef, Chairman of Khushi Group of Companies, and other leaders of various Kannada Associations and Community Organisations in the UAE were present.