Qatar Vanimal Pravasi Forum (QVPF), a socio-cultural organisation of Indian expatriates from the southern state of Kerala, brought together over 800 community members for its annual Iftar meet at Asian Town Cricket Stadium recreation hall. Reyada Medical Centre offered complimentary medical checkups under the supervision of Dr Mubeena Kuniyal. Habeeb Rahman Kizhisseri, executive director of Friends Cultural Centre, in his keynote address, emphasised the significance of embracing the true essence of fasting. General secretary Subair K K welcomed the gathering, president Shammas Kalathil presided and treasurer Ismail C K proposed a vote of thanks.