Sir Syed International Foundation Celebrates Legacy of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan / By: Prof. Neelam Mahajan Singh

Sir Syed International Foundation Celebrates Legacy of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

By: Prof. Neelam Mahajan Singh

Sir Syed International Foundation [created in 2022] organised a commemorative evening, honouring the legacy of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, founder of Aligarh Muslim University, on his 209th birth anniversary. 

The function was held under the auspices of Mrs. Farruhk Naaz, Member Board of Trustees IICC and Dr. M. Wali [Cardiologist and ex Physician to President of India]. 

The programme concentrated on the alumni of Aligarh Muslim University.

Those who attended the function included; Salman Khurshid, President: India Islamic Cultural Centre, ex Minister of External Affairs, Najeeb Jung, IAS, former Lt. Governor of Delhi and Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, Advocate Eijaz Maqbool, Faryal Shadab, Dr. S. Farooq, Chairman Himalaya Wellness, amongst others. 

The evening was intricately weaved by Farrukh Naaz, with presence of a horse chariot with two beautiful white horses, well designed stoles and trophies. 

Smt. Salma Ansari, was honoured with special felicitation and award for her life time contribution, in education for the poor, underprivileged and children in slums. 

Few students who wrote an essay on Aligarh Muslim University and Sir Syed's contribution in education were felicitated. 

The function was followed by a sumptuous dinner.

Such functions add to the significance of India Islamic Cultural Centre as an institution of higher cultural synthesis, learning, heritage, history and cultural cohesion.

India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi 

A news report by: 

Prof. Neelam Mahajan Singh

Sr. Journalists & Solicitor for Human Rights Protection 

singhnofficial@gmail.com