First Tamil Book on Sheikh Sultan Authored by Muduvai Hidayath Released at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair
Businessman Syed M. Salahuddin releases the book; MP Nawaz Kani receives the first copy
Sharjah:
The launch ceremony of the first Tamil book on His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, titled “The Architect of Sharjah – His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi”, authored by writer Muduvai Hidayath, was held in a grand manner at the Writers’ Forum, Hall No. 7, during the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair. The book was published under the auspices of the Islamic Literary Association.
The event commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. Muhibb-ul-Ulama A. Muhammad Mahroof, Coordinator of the Islamic Literary Association, delivered the welcome address.
The book was introduced by Dr. A. Mohamed Mohideen of Kallidaikurichi.
The book was formally released by businessman Syed M. Salahuddin, Chairman of the S.N.G. Group. Nawas Kani, Member of Parliament representing Ramanathapuram and Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, received the first copy.
Subsequently, copies of the book were received by several distinguished guests, including L.K.S. Meeran Muhaideen, State Secretary of the Indian Union Muslim League; S.M. Hidayathullah, a prominent Tamil Nadu Congress leader; Khaja Moinudeen Hazrath, President of the Tamil Nadu Jamaathul Ulama Sabha; A.J. Kamal of Kilakarai, Managing Director of Allied Motors; businessmen Noorul Haq and Arif Rahman; Abid Junaid of the Radiant Star Group; Fairoz, proprietor of Auto Vision; Nagoor Sheikh Dawood of the Alia Group; Dr. Ansari of the Adeeb Group; Dr. Zahir Hussain of the Power Group; Dr. Abul Kalam Azad of the Al Najma Al Fareeda Group; Abu Tahir of Ilayangudi; and Jasmine Abubacker, Founder of the Green Globe organisation.
Dr. Chithirai Pon Selvan, Professor at Curtin University Dubai, delivered the felicitation address. The author, journalist Muduvai Hidayath, delivered the acknowledgements.The programme was compered by A. Muhammad Thaha, President of the UAE Qaide Millath Peravai.
The event was attended by numerous literary enthusiasts and other distinguished guests.