Date: 22nd and 23rd December 2007

Venue: Khadijabai Maternity Home, Siddhpur

The two day multi diagnostic camp for all resident and non-resident Sidhpuris was held at the above location.

The camp opening was presided over by Janab Ishaqbhaisaheb, Aamil Saheb of Siddhpur. The following doctors were present at the camp and offered their honorary services for the two day camp.

The doctors were felicitated by Janab Aamil Saheb and presented with a memento and bouquet. This was followed by a short speech by Janab Aamil Saheb and the camp was declared open.

The management of the camp was very efficient and was ably managed by a team comprising local volunteers with help from CFS members.

All those who wanted to avail of the camp facilities were required to pre register themselves (This process had started in Siddhpur 15 days prior to the camp, and publicity for the same was started one month in advance). The patients were required to mention their complaints/ailments and volunteers directed these patients to the appropriate consultants for their specific problems.

Some patients were required to undergo further investigations such as blood tests, X-ray, Sonography which were made available at the maternity home itself or at the local X-ray clinic, at no cost to the patients. Those patients who were prescribed medicines only were provided these at no cost from the local chemist. Patients who required surgical treatment had their details listed down and were assured that they would be contacted for further treatment once the schedule was finalized with the doctors or availability of specific aid.

Statistics:

Total no. of patients screened approx. 800

Total no. of patients who recd. free medicines approx. 750

Total no. of X-rays taken 152

Total no. of patients requiring Cataract surgery approx. 80

Total no. of patients requiring audiometric examination 13

Total no. of patients requiring MRI/CT scan 6

Total no. of patients requiring Knee replacement surgery 4

The doctors were very impressed with the preparations and facilities at the camp and have assured their help in future camps too. The doctors were taken around Siddhpur and its surroundings for a heritage tour, which was very well appreciated by them.

The patients who need Cataract operations will be operated at a camp either in Siddhpur or Khambhat depending on the availability of dates from the doctors.

Date: 22nd December 2007

Venue: Zaini Masjid

A Darees with the neeyat of Tul ur umr of Aqa Moula (TUS) was organized and all the mumineen of Siddhpur were invited for the same after Maghrib Isha Namaaz at the Zaini Masjid (Yusuf bawaji ni masjid). Under the able sadarat of Janab Ishaqbhaisaheb, Aamil Saheb.

The Darees was recited, followed by Zikre Husain, which was followed by a brief bayan from Aamil sahib, who congratulated the members of CFS for their efforts in bringing together Siddhpuris from all over the world for this unique event.

Thereafter, Janab Taher bhaisaheb presented an audio visual depicting the history of Syedna Yusuf Najmuddin and Syedi Kazikhan and their legacy which was kept alive by Syedna Taher Saifuddin and Syedna Mohamed Burhanuddin.

This was followed by Niyaaz jaman at the Jamatkhana for men and Najmi hall for women.

The darees was attended by mumineen residing in Siddhpur and all those Sidhpuris who had come from various parts of India and the world for this five day event. Visitors were advised to pre-register themselves for this event, but those who could not do so were required to register themselves at the temporary office set up at the Taheri Club office premises. All those registering themselves were given the official invitation cards for the various events.

Date: 24th December 2007

Venue: Jamatkhana

Event: Seminar on education and business opportunities in Sidhpur

Total no. of participants: 575

The Seminar on education and business opportunities started at 9:30am after the arrival of Janab Aamil Saheb of Siddhpur. The Seminar began with Tilawat-e-Quran and a brief introduction of the day’s agenda by Abuzerbhai Zakir who was the Master of Ceremonies for the day.

The speakers for the day were:

All the speakers were heartily welcomed by the Master of ceremonies and were presented with bouquets by Janab Aamil Saheb.

The first speaker of the day was Mr. Aloke Sharma of SIES Management Institute, Mumbai. He spoke about the opportunities that exist in the management field. He emphasized the need of special education needs of traders in retail management and also spoke about education needs in the service industry. His speech was extremely informative and was well received by the audience. Khozemabhai Tambawala from Bangalore asked Mr. Aloke Sharma the relevant business model for Sidhpur and it’s environs considering the educational and social capabilities of it’s people. To this Mr. Aloke Sharma replied that the most apt business model for Siddhpur would be various service industry spanning software development, BPO and others, which do not need location positioning and can be operated with low investment levels from home. Saifuddinbhai Shahpurwala suggested a co-operative which would collectively access the efforts of Siddhpuri women in manufacture of food items such as papds, Gustava, Wari etc. This was well received by all present. Mr. Aloke Sharma then thanked the organizers for this opportunity.

The next speaker was Prof. I.K. Abedi from Saboo Siddik Technical School and Junior College, Mumbai. His topic was “The various opportunities in technical education”. Prof. Abedi said that all the major eras in our world have been punctuated by technology, such as the stone age, iron age, Industrial revolution, cyber age etc. Technology is an integral part of our lives and we are attached to this branch of study right from birth till death. He explained how students of technology are extremely confident and logical individuals vis-à-vis students from other branches of study. He also gave a very good account of the various levels at which students can learn engineering. The first one being technical school, where young boys and girls can learn skills of engineering, such as drawing and workshop practice. The second one where one works to get a diploma and go in for supervisory practice. And the third where one works to obtain a graduate degree in a chosen branch of engineering.

The last speaker for educational opportunities was Mr. Mohammed Arif, from Saboo Siddik Technical School and polytechnic, Mumbai. He spoke about the need to develop educational institutes in Rural areas which would give a fillip to the current liberalization in the country. He explained the various opportunities that exist in the field of Civil engineering.

Prof. I.K. Abedi of Saboo Siddik Polytechnic informed the gathering that his institute would be willing to help in setting up technical courses in Siddhpur if invited.

There was a Tea break after that before the beginning of the next session on business opportunities.

The first speaker in this session was Mr. H.D. Shrimali, Jt. Commissioner of Industries, Gujarat. Since he was not present at the seminar, his written speech was delivered by Ismailbhai Blue. His speech was very informative and gave a detailed account of investment opportunities in Gujarat and the various schemes and subsidies provided by the Government in the field of Industry. He also highlighted the types of industries suitable for the area around Siddhpur. Mr. Shrimali has very graciously assured help in setting up industries for anyone who may be interested.

The second speaker in this session was Sk. Mustafabhai Dohadwala from Dohad. Sk. Mustafabhai was introduced by Abuzarbhai and was felicitated by Janab Aamil Saheb. He narrated his experiences in setting up Dal mills in his hometown Dohad, on the firman of Aqa Moula (TUS). Sk. Mustafabhai gave a brief account of the levels of investments required to set up a dal mill and particularly mentioned that the Siddhpur climate was extremely conducive to the operation of such dal mills on account of it’s dry weather. He very wholeheartedly extended his support to anyone interested in setting up such a venture.

The next speaker in this section was Mr. Mansurbhai Shaikhali from Mahindra group, Pune. He spoke about the current business scenario in context with challenges from other parts of the world. He explained how the Chinese were making forays in to global business and how we Indians could learn a thing or two from them and adapt suitably to take on the challenges of Global Business. His address was complemented by slides which gave statistics on the current business health of India and China. Mr. Shaikhal’s address was very well received.

After the end of the session on business opportunities, the seminar was graced by Janab Taikhum Bhaisaheb Mohiyuddin along with Abiturab Bhaisaheb Shakir. Janab Taikhum Bhaisaheb was welcomed by Janab Aamil Saheb and members of Concern for Siddhpur.

Janab Taikhum Bhaisaheb said that he was extremely pleased with the concept of Concern for Sidhpur and it’s efforts to revive the glory and spirit of Sidhpur. He congratulated it’s members and wished them well in their endeavours. He then left for a Namaz.

Those present then dispersed for Namaaz and lunch.

The post lunch session was devoted entirely to the issues of Siddhpur and it’s people.

The session started with the recitation of a poem written by M. Aliasgarbhai Hamzabhai. Copies of the poem were distributed to all present.

The Master of ceremonies then gave the floor to Sk . Saifuddinbhai Hajee, Moderator for the afternoon session. The session was graced by Taherbhai sahib.

Sk. Saifuddinbhai then went on to give his presentation on Concern for Siddhpur and it’s purpose.

A brief of his presentation slides is given below:

CFS is a movement founded

For the Mumeneen

to create a Jagrut and Vibrant Sidhpur.