Kolkata / West Bengal: The ‘Qhoj Safar: The India Connect’ delegation, conducting a nationwide campaign as part of Ma’din Academy’s 30th-anniversary celebrations, received a warm welcome across West Bengal.

The Bengal leg of the tour commenced with a welcome gathering at Thoiba Garden, an institution that has provided educational and social services in West Bengal for the past 15 years. The gathering was inaugurated by Suhairuddin Noorani, Director of Thoiba Garden. Teachers, students, and local residents extended an enthusiastic welcome to the delegation.

During the visit, the team toured various educational centers and institutions functioning under Thoiba Garden. A dedicated discussion session focused on West Bengal’s educational landscape and the potential adaptation of Kerala’s educational models to the local context. Led by Director Suhairuddin Noorani, participants agreed on integrating effective Kerala educational methods while aligning them with Bengal’s unique cultural framework.

The meeting also highlighted various national and international educational, charitable, and social welfare initiatives managed by Embrace Global, the global socio-educational wing of Ma’din Academy. Additionally, extensive promotional campaigns were held for the India Holy Quran Award, a nationwide Quranic competition organized by Ma’din Academy. The delegation urged more institutions and students across West Bengal to participate in the upcoming Quran Award.

Following this, the delegation visited the Heera Education Centre in Dhantola, operating under the Aywa Foundation, where they received a heartfelt reception from teachers and students. As part of the journey, the team visited educational institutions across Pandua, Qutubsahar, Kamalabari, and Khaltipur, as well as the Happy Child Academy School in Kaliachak. The members also interacted with local residents to understand Bengal’s rural lifestyle, agricultural culture, and rich historical heritage.

The delegation was led by:

• Sayyid Ahmadul Kabir Al Bukhari (Captain, Qhoj Safar & Director, Embrace Global)
• Basheer Sa’adi Wayanad (Vice Captain)
• Sayyid Abdul Fattah Bukhari (Thoiba Project Co-ordinator)
• Shamseer Saqafi Jharkhand
• Muhammed Naseem Adany (Secretary, Embrace Global)
• Muhammed Junaid Adany (Convener, Qhoj Safar)
• Aashiq Adany (Executive)
• Jafar Adany Irumbuzhi (Executive, Embrace Global)

After completing its programmes in West Bengal, the Qhoj Safar delegation will continue its nationwide journey to the next destinations.