Kumta: The annual general meeting of the North Canara Nakhuda Muslim Welfare Association, Gud-kagal, was held on Sunday at the association's head office, Tawheed High School, Gud-kagal, under the presidentship of association president Mahmood Yusuf Dangi.

The meeting emphasised the importance of unity, mutual understanding and collective consultation in further strengthening the organisation. It was also decided to convene a special meeting shortly, inviting representatives of all sports bodies to discuss and chalk out a future course of action for the development of the association.

The meeting began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Abdul Shakoor Abdullah Langde. The guests and members were welcomed by the association's General Secretary, Nasir Sulaiman Manna. The annual accounts for 2025-26 were presented, followed by discussions among members, who shared their views and suggestions for the growth, improvement and strengthening of the association.

Representatives from Gud-kagal, Heni, Farooqi Mohalla, Noorani Mohalla, Tonka, Roshan Mohalla, Manki, Murdeshwar and Tengangundi attended the meeting.

The meeting concluded with prayers led by Hafiz Jamal Hussain Kawa.