Many congratulations to Siddiq Faruk Suleman Khandhiya and his bride on their union at Reunion Island. The couple got married in a ceremony at this beautiful and extremely tiny island off the coast of continental Africa in the Indian ocean. Some wonderful moments captured from the ceremony are shared with all of us….

Playing their 3rd group match, Naaz XI of Chicago (USA) led by Mustaq Bhai Hira of Tankaria won the game comfortably thanks to an all-round performance by Riyaz Patel of Kamboli. Chasing 114 runs off 30 overs, Riyaz struck a superb 50 runs whilst earlier taking 5 wickets to destroy the batting line-up of the team, which at one stage stood 90/1 from 15 overs.

We also request teams from other countries participating in various tournaments on different levels to share their team / players’ pictures and performance.

Look at the beauty of the creation of Allah (SWT). The pictures are from Kerala. Enjoy pure coconut water right off the tree or enjoy delicious sea food fresh from the sea….

Please look at the pictures of the final resting place of Sahabi Hazrat Thameem Ansari (R.A.), 50 km away from Chennai. In those days, when there were no cars or aeroplanes, these Sahabis of Prophet Muhammed (SAW) travelled across sea and land to propogate the Deen and message of peace. What a sacrifice….

Other pictures are from the ancient city of Mahabalipuram. All the architecture is several thousand years old…. Amazing.

This is a very important announcement regarding this Thursday’s European and Local elections when UK residents can help to remove far right and other anti-Muslim extremists from power.

These anti-Muslim politicians are increasing in popularity day-by-day and it is resulting in countless Muslims, mainly Muslim women, being abused and attacked. They are openly campaigning for a ban on halal meat and the niqaab. Therefore, it is vitally important for you to vote, to keep out those campaigning to change your way of Islam.

Please use your vote on Thursday by going out and voting for any of the three main parties. If you do not vote, then this could mean an extra vote for somebody against Islam. This is a request from many local imams and scholars from Islamic organisations in the UK.

May Allah (SWT) rest him in peace and give him a place in Jannat-ul-Firdaus. Ameen.

Winter has been so long and so cold that even a few degrees of warmth brings a smile, but Britain has been having more than a few degrees. The past week has been one of the warmest in several months and when that happens, grills are out of the garage into the back yard or at the park. You do not want to stay indoors….

Look at pictures from the UK. The first picture is of Sana Daula, giving Dad a big helping hand, whilst the second and third pictures are from Lytham, Lancashire.

Please continue to send your pics, e-mails or messages to sab@mytankaria.com

They will be uploaded regularly. Thank you for your patience.

We appreciate your love and support.

ગુજરાતી રાઇટર્સ ઍસોસિયેશન યુ.કે.

સહર્ષ રજુ કરે છે

વાહ વાહ કયા બાત હૈ…

ગુજરાતી મુશાયરો

તારીખ: રવિવાર ૧૮મી મે ૨૦૧૪

સમય: સાંજના ઠીક ૭.૦૦ વાગ્યે (પ્રોગ્રામ સમયસર શરૂ કરી દેવામાં આવશે જેની નોંધ લેવી)

સ્થળ: Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich Street, Blackburn, BB1 6NZ

મુખ્ય મહેમાન: બ્લૅકબર્ન વીથ ડારવીન બરો કાઉન્સિલના મેયર કાઉન્સિલર સલીમ મુલ્લા

આમંત્રિત શાયરો: અદમ, કદમ, મહેક, પ્રેમી, સિરાજ પટેલ, પથિક, અઝીઝ ઝુમલા, બાલક શર્મા, બાબર બંબુસરી અને બાટલીના કવિ મિત્રો

માહિતી સંપર્ક ટેલિ: Babar Bambusari – 07769 893918, Siraj Patel – (01204) 403999, Pathik Sitponvi – (01204) 653388

Admission: FREE

Many congratulations to the newly weds. It was great to see so many brothers at one place. Enjoy the wedding season….