02/11/2026
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02/11/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 2: The World Malayalee Council (WMC), Kuwait Province, celebrated Onam and Kerala Piravi with great enthusiasm and grandeur through a day-long cultural programme titled “Shravanam 2026”, held on Friday at the Calicut Live Auditorium, Fahaheel.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by WMC Kuwait General Secretary Jerel Jose, followed by the presidential address by WMC Kuwait President Abdul Aziz Mattuvayil. The public function was inaugurated by renowned gynaecologist Dr. Saritha P.
WMC Chairman Sajeev Narayanan, Advisory Board Chairman B.S. Pillai, Programme Committee Convener Satheesh Prabhakaran, Vice Presidents Mohammed Sagheer and Bindu Sajeev, Joint Treasurer Abhilash Nair, Programme Committee Joint Convener and Media Coordinator Anil P. Alex, committee members Rexy Williams, Jayakumar N.S., Rajesh Kartha, Biju Ninan and Shafeek Rahman, and Cultural Secretary Shamej Kumar played key roles in making the event a success.
During the function, K.P. Suresh was felicitated for his election as Vice Chairman of the Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC). Shanaz Shafeek, who suggested the name “Shravanam 2026” in the competition organised to select the title for this year's Onam celebration, was also presented with a special prize.
Academic excellence was recognised through the distribution of awards to children of WMC members who achieved outstanding results in Classes 10 and 12 this year. Prizes were also presented to the winners of the Reels Competition organised in connection with Kerala Piravi.
The celebrations featured a vibrant array of cultural performances reflecting Kerala's rich traditions and heritage, including Thiruvathira, traditional dance performances and melodious musical presentations.
The Women's Wing Secretary Preetha Satheesh, Treasurer Nidhi Suneesh, Joint Secretary Lakshmi Rajesh and Joint Treasurer Athra Abhilash coordinated and led the various activities. The programme was compered by Women's Wing President Sinu Mathew and Aashi Abhilash.
The celebration brought together members and families of WMC Kuwait, providing an opportunity to cherish Kerala's cultural heritage, celebrate the spirit of Onam and commemorate Kerala Piravi.
