ICRF Bahrain Celebrates International Yoga Day 2025 with Amad Group Employees
TDT I Manama
pradeep@newsofbahrain.com
The Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) Bahrain marked International Yoga Day 2025 by organizing a refreshing yoga session for over 100 employees of Amad Group of Companies in Askar. The event, held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, aimed to promote well-being and a healthy lifestyle among the community.
The one-and-a-half-hour session was expertly led by Yoga Instructor Mr Pradeep Kumar, who guided participants through a series of beneficial asanas and shared valuable tips for healthy living.
The yoga session saw active participation from ICRF leadership, including Chairman Adv. V.K. Thomas, Advisor Dr. Babu Ramachandran, Vice Chairman Prakash Mohan, General Secretary Aneesh Sreedharan, Joint Secretary Suresh Kumar, and Yoga Day Coordinator Sunil Kumar. Other prominent ICRF members like Ajayakrishnan, Chemban Jalal, Nasser Manjeri, John Philip, Muralikrishnan, Rajeevan, and Deepshikha also joined.
Representatives from Amad Group's Ascon Control WLL were also present, with General Manager Anindya Haldar, Assistant General Managers Vasudevan C and Ranjith Lakshman, Technical Director Nithyananda, and HR Manager Shibu Mundukattil participating in the communal practice.
The initiative highlights ICRF's commitment to the welfare of the Indian community in Bahrain, fostering health and harmony through such engaging programs.
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