Lucknow: The Haidery Task Force’s national annual convention commenced on November 8, 2025, at 8 PM at Shia P.G. College, Victoria Street, Nakhass, with the recitation of Quran Surah Ar-Ra’d, Ayat 11 — “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.”The chief guest of the program was Maulana Yasoob Abbas, founder of the Haidery Task Force and national general secretary and spokesperson of the Shia Personal Award, who inaugurated the convention.Munne Aga, president of the Haidery Task Force, honored youth from across the country by appointing them to various posts within the force.Important community matters were discussed during the event:Concern over corruption in Husainabad Trust and neglect of the dilapidated condition of historic buildings was expressed.A resolution was passed opposing the sale of lands at the Shia Center of Gold, Uttar Pradesh, illegal use of Waqf properties, and permissions for constructions on cemeteries.A proposal to encourage small-scale industries to connect educated and uneducated unemployed youth of the Shia community to self-employment was put forward and fully supported by the audience.In his address, Maulana Yasoob Abbas stated that the Haidery Task Force is dedicated to the progress of the community and its strength lies in its youth. He criticized the approval of building houses on cemeteries by the Waqf Board and declared such activities unacceptable, vowing to oppose them at every level.He further stated that if transparency and dedication are maintained at Abbas Baqi Karbala on Hardoi Road, the Haidery Task Force would fully support it.Maulana demanded the government conduct a special survey on unemployment within the Shia community, similar to the Sachar Committee, to provide better opportunities for the youth.Concluding the convention, Maulana strongly emphasized the need for unity in the community to take action against corruption, unemployment, and social injustice for the betterment of the community.If needed, the content can be refined further, but this is a faithful, clear, and professional English translation of the original press release with a fitting headline.