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02/20/2008

The Annual General meeting Of our Organization was held on April 6th, 07. Over 50 members were present for this meeting. There were few important resolution were passed and new Board members were elected. There was enthusiasm and interest from Younger members to join the board.

Mr. Azim Parekh, Mr. Ahmed Amin Saleh and Mr. Salib Vania are first time committee members and we welcome and wish them all the best. We Hope this will attract more youngsters to come and join and take this organization to new heights, and serve the community.

As we are dedicated to serving the community in every way we can, we will be glad to get your input on how to better serve the community. Our goal is to help our future generation in getting good education and better life. We also need to address the issue of helping our older citizens who will need community care and support. Some day all of us will need support in making a better community life in latter days.

We also assist in humanitarian work worldwide, which as Muslims is our duty and will pave a way for better life here after. May Allah give us strength and resources to fulfill our commitments. You Donations, Zakat and Fitra goes towards good causes.

The issue of making one international committee to look after affairs in Kholvad by joining with MAIK of South Africa, Reunion and UK was also approved. This will help in making our task easier.

There was also discussion on having Women and Girls involved in the community work within Kholvad House. More will be discussed in the new committee and will be presented to AGM next year.

Please come join us and help build a better tomorrow for us here. If we pull together, we can achieve a lot more for our community needs.

Previous years in review

2005(Silver anniversary year)

• We thank all our brothers and sisters from overseas who came to join in the celebration and Local Kholvadians for supporting us. We Also Thank our sponsors, who will be listed here with their business logos and telephone numbers soon.

• We have few confirmed guests attending our Silver anniversary function. There will be reps from South Africa, Reunion, UK and India. Please join us to welcome these guests and show our hospitality. There are 14 persons, including Men, Women & Children coming from Reunion, 7 Persons will be coming from South Africa. One or More from India.

• Kholvad House of Canada's 25th Anniversary party was a resounding success with over 650 people in attendance. The fun was unmatched and everyone had a great time. Our Overseas Guests and local MP, MPP and other dignitaries were delighted by our efforts. We had dinners & Meetings with our guests for almost a week.
• The guest list includes: Mr. Gulambhai Aref & Anisa Aref, Ms. Sarah Bhaila, Mr. Shabbir Cajee, Mr. Babu Pahad & Mrs Amina Pahad, Mr. Suleman Bhabha & Mrs. Rokaya Bhabha and Mohamadi Chhotabhai from South Africa.
• Mr. Anwar Patel, Mr. & Mrs. Farid Patel, Mr. Iqbal & Asma Patel, Mr. Anyl Kassou and Mrs. Aisha Kassou & Their Son,  His Mother Mrs. Kassou. Mr. Ibrahim Patel, Mr. Ismail Locate & Mrs. Abeda Locate & Her sister Yasmin (Mauritius), and Mr. Ilyas Locate from Reunion.
• Mr. Ismail Dangor & Mr. & Mrs. Gulambhai Teli from UK & Mr. Mohamed Kara from India.
• The Kholvad sports club AGM was held on November 28th. Mr. Suhel patel was elected President of the club and Mr. Salim Patel was elected as the First division Captain and Faruk Dasu was elected as The second division Captain for the 2005 season.

• Congratulations to Huzaifah Yusuf Amin Dasu for becoming youngest Hafizul Quran in our Community. He is only 10 years old and finished this feat under two years. A great Achievement for some one his age. Mubarak to his proud parents on Behalf of Kholvad House of Canada & the community.
• Kholvad First division looses again: The jinx of defeat in the playoffs came back to haunt the first division team again. First division     team Qualified  for the Play-Offs by finishing second in the group, But faltered again in the Semifinals    & lost to long time rivals Vikings, who won the final to be champions.

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2006:

• Mr. Ebrahim Patel (Malgas), the former Sarpanch of Kholvad Passed away in Kholvad in This holly Month of Ramadan. May Allah's Bless his soul and forgive him.

• With great regret we inform the community of passing of Mrs. Zulekha Variawa(Vania), Mother of Shabbir on Saturday, 16th of September, 06 @ Kholvad. May Allah forgive her and give her family sabr. Our condolences are with the family.

• There was Flood in River Tapti  on August 7, 06 and lasted for few days. The water affected all low lying areas of Kholvad and there was damage to Businesses and homes. Most of Surat and surrounding area was under water. Luckily no one lost life in Kholvad, but other places like Rander had casualties. We collected donations and have send the funds to help the needy in surrounding areas.

• Grand son of Mariam (Gori) Jassat (Sheikh), (Son of Yakub Sheikh And Grand Child of Shahina Bhai Kara) who was born premature few days ago, passed away on July 31, 06. Make Duwa for the parents to deal with their loss.

• We had a great outdoor party on the lake in Whitby. People of all ages had fun, specially the kids who never got tired of jumping on blow up castle. Adults and young people participated in tug of war, Kabaddi, Mogri and just enjoying the outdoor activities. Close to 500 people attended the party, which ended with a short indoor function with entertainment. There will be more to come for all in future.

• We are starting an investment club which is already in motion. If you are interested in investing small amount of money, please contact us. There is a limit to the number of members and the preference will be given on first come first serve basis. Please call or write to us. This investment club will be for your benefits, where you will gain some investment knowledge and likely will be rewarded with return.

• We are also setting Kholvad Investment group, which will invest long term in real estate. We ar already looking in to potential properties for investment. Please contact any member by phone or by sending you inquiries here.

• I thank all who called me from India, South Africa and England to convey their condolences to me and my son when my wife passed away. It was comforting to hear from so many people. jazakallah.

• We regret to announce the death of Mr. Hashimbhai Vawda Father of Zain and Moosa (our treasurer), after a lengthy illness. He passed away today(March 18th,06) in Kholvad where he went for treatment three weeks ago. May Allah Forgive him and grant him Jannat

• It is with great sadness we announce the death of Tahera Mullabhai, Wife of Ilyas and Mother of Arshad, passed away on March 7th, 2006 in Toronto. May Allah forgive her & bless her soul. Ameen. Please  pray for her that Allah give her a best place in Jannat.

• One of Mr. Taher Khota's Sister & his niece's husband passed away in South Africa

2005:    

1. Ayaz Patel (33years), Son of A. Kader Patel and Son-in-law of Yunus Pandor, Passed away and was buried today (November8th,05). Our sincere condolences and sympathy to his Family. He leaves behind three little children. May Allah Bless his soul and give his young family strength to deal with the loss.
2. Haseena Patel (Haseena Teli) Passed away in UK after long sicknessOn Wednesday Oct. 19. 05. May Allah bless her soul and. Our deepest Sympathy to the Family here and In UK.
3. Mrs. Bhayat(Bibikhala), Ustad Bhayat saheb's wife passed away on Octomer 13th, 05. Our duuwa and prayers are with the family
4. Mrs. Zubeda Vania (Gobhai's wife & Bera Khota's Daughter) Passed away on June 2nd in Kholvad. May Allah Bless her.
5. Father of Mr. Saeed Patel Passed away  in India (May 2005).
6. 13 month old son of Jamil & Zaibunnisa Mulla (Grandson of Gulam Mulla & Suleman Kara) Passed away by falling from Balcony in tragic accident. Funeral was held On Sunday 8th May.
7. Amin Shaikh, Son of Rahima Khala passed away on March 18th, 2005 in Kholvad.

2004:

• Abdul hamid Khote, Brother of Khalid Saheb Khote and Yusuf Khote (KAKA) Passed away In Kholvad after a short illness. May Allah Bless his soul. From Kholvad house of Canada, our  sincere sympathy to family members.
• The pioneer of Kholvadian community in Canada, Mr. Ahmed Hanif Khote passed away on November 6th, 2004 (22nd of Ramadhan) after a lengthy illness. May Allah Bless his Soul and forgive him in this holly month of Ramadhan. On Behalf of Kholvad House of Canada and all Kholvadian, our sincere condolences goes to his family. We share your grieves and your sorrows.
• He was the first one to Emigrate to Canada from Kholvad in 1968. After which the flood gates open for Kholvadians and other communities. A simple man well liked by everyone who knew him. I will always remember him for his good work and friendly nature. He was always willing to help others and never said no to anyone. The fun loving Ahmed Saheb  as he was known, will always be remembered for his friendly nature by the community here in Canada as well as in UK, South Africa, Reunion and Kholvad. We will cherish him in our Memories forever. He will be missed not only by all Kholvadians but all others who knew him. He was well known & Respected in Toronto among all Gujarati communities.  It is hard to accept the fact that he is not among us anymore. I have lost a good friend. Fond memories of him will always be with me. It is very sad that he is taken away from us so soon. May Allah give him a very high place in Jannah.
• (Tribute by Ilyas Mulla). Mr. Ahmed Saheb was laid to rest on Sunday, November 7th, 2004 at Pickering Cemetery. His funeral was attended by about 600 people, Young and Old, Kholvadians and Non-Kholvadians. It was a special tribute to this very popular man. He will be missed by all who knew him. He has left a mark on our community, which will be there for ever. 
• Another sad news to report as Mother-in-Law of Moh. Taher Khote has passed away on Wednesday, November 10th, 2004. May Allah bless her soul. She was known as Badi Boo and lately was ill for a while. We share your pains and sadness.
• Mr. Safi Lala, husband of Fatemabibi Teli(daughter of Suleman Teli), Passed away in Surat on December 31st, 04 after brain hemorrhage. May Allah forgive him.
• Mr. Yusuf Mohamed (Chamadia), Husband of Baba(Fatema) Ghanchi, (Brother-in-law of Ghanchi brothers) Passed away on October 24th, in London, UK. May Allah Bless his soul in this holly month.
• Mr. Dawood Bhutt Father of Fatema Dadhi & Sabera Mullabhai Passed away on September 9th, 2004 in Kholvad. He was 89 years old. May Allah Bless him and Give him a better place in Jannat. Please make Duwa for him. 

• Kholvad House of South Africa has their new website. There is a short over 100 years of history of their organization on the website.

        http://kholvad.org.za