Campaign to collect used textbooks launched

JEDDAH — The Indian Cultural Society Jeddah (ICSJ) has launched a drive to collect old textbooks to help the needy students of International Indian School Jeddah (IISJ). Last year the organization distributed more than 20,000 old textbooks prior to the commencement of the new academic year. Arif Quraishi, ICSJ president, thanked the parents and students for their cooperation year after year by donating and collecting used textbooks. IISJ students and parents can deposit old textbooks at Shadab Restaurant, Al-Shadi Store, Aziziah Store, Mubarak Store, Spices Garden Restaurant and Taj Stationery in Aziziah district as well as Al-Ryan Polyclinic in Sharafiya. Those interested in donating or collecting used textbooks may also contact ICSJ members Dr. Dilshad Shamsi (0504318610), Arif Quraishi (0503622124), Maqbool Parveiz (0508008964), Iqbal Sulkar (0506377569), Arif Siddiqui (0537543065) and Laeeq Siddiqui (0505586766). — SG