Mangaluru, Feb 26, 2016: In a media release on Feb 25, Thursday, Shabbir Ahmed, president of the district unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, said The Udupi district unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind will organise a month-long district-wide campaign, “Quran for all”, here from Friday, Feb 26.
The aim of the campaign was to clear “ignorance and misunderstandings” about Islam and Muslims. The organisation believed that through this campaign, it was possible to create a harmonious and peaceful atmosphere in society. During the campaign, the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind would conduct personal meetings, and meet religious, social, political and academic leaders. It would also organise indoor meetings, conduct essay competitions, and distribute books, booklets, pamphlets, and also give away Kannada and English copies of the Holy Quran.
The valedictory programme is on March 27.