A fundraising dinner was held in Sydney and Melbourne in order to raise funds for providing immediate relief and long term assistance in rebuilding life in the valley of Kashmir after it suffered from unprecedented floods in September 2014. The event was organized by AKAI together with the Australian community.
Professor Abdul Qaiyoom Rafiqui gave a brief history of Kashmir and recounted his personal experience when the floods hit his house. Professor Amitabh Mattoo described his experience over the direct link with Skype from Kashmir. Zia Hussain and Rohit Raina recited beautiful songs in the Kashmiri language in their melodious voices and the guests were treated with Kashmiri Qahwah and a sumptuous dinner. Mr. Jeremy Johnson, a great supporter of Kashmir motivated the attendees to donate generously for the noble cause and also conducted auctions of Kashmiri handicrafts in order to raise funds for the victims of the flood.
Photos Courtesy of Sydney and Melbourne Kashmiri Community