AMUAAQ marks centenary milestone of AMU

Doha: The Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ), an associate organization of ICBF under the Embassy of India-Qatar, celebrated the 100 years of AMU recently. 

To mark the milestone occasion, AMUAAQ also launched a mobile app and membership card. 

The Ambassador of India to Qatar, H E Dr. Deepak Mittal, was the chief guest from Qatar, and Vice-Chancellor, AMU Aligarh Prof. Tariq Mansoor, was the chief guest from India. SRH Fahmi (First Secretary Indian Embassy, Qatar), Hasan Chougule (Entrepreneur), Ahmed Kazi (CCT), Naseem Ahmad (Retd. IAS & Ex-VC AMU Aligarh), Prof. Zaheeruddin (PVC, AMU Aligarh), Prof. MM Sufyan Beg (Principal ZHCET and Chairman Alumni Affairs Committee Aligarh), Prof Najmul Islam (GS-AMUTA) and Prof. Rahat Abrar ( EX-PRO, AMU), Mahesh Gowda (Acting President. ICBF), attended the programme. Omar Peerzada (PRO, AMU Aligarh), the main guest speaker, spoke on the topic ‘100 Years of AMU Achievement and Future Expectation.’
Avinash Gaikwad (GS-ICBF), Mohammed Sultan (CCT), Obaid Tahir, Shahabuddin Ahmad, and Arshia attended the event as special guests.

In his address, Ambassador Mittal said that Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was one of the world’s greatest educationists and felt great to be a part of this event. He highlighted AMUAAQ’s achievements in education, community service, and sports and congratulated the alumni for the university completion of 100 years. 

Upon completing AMU’s remarkable journey of 100 years, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tariq Mansoor, congratulated the students, teachers, non-teaching staff, alumni, and well-wishers.

“This day is not only an occasion to celebrate but also to express our indebtedness and gratitude to the illustrious community leaders who strove hard to get MAO College upgraded into Aligarh Muslim University. We also remember all those who contributed to the all-round development and growth of the university and making it an Institution of national and international reputation,” Prof. Mansoor said. 

“It is a matter of pride and self-containment that the university has made steady progress since its inception in 1920. It is at present included amongst the top-ranked Indian universities due to its faculty’s concerted efforts and focused research of its scholars,” he added.

Meanwhile, First Secretary Indian Embassy, Qatar SRH Fahmi, requested all AMU alumni to work towards the benefit of their alma mater and contribute more towards education. He congratulated all the alumni worldwide. 

AMUAAQ President Jawed Ahmad, in his address, gave a brief on Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. He reiterated a long-standing demand to the Indian government to confer Sir Syed Ahmed Khan with Bharat Ratna to recognize his contributions to the nation’s development towards education and communal harmony. 

Ahmad congratulated all the Aligarians for being exemplary ambassadors of their alma mater and contributing meaningfully towards realizing Sir Syed’s dream. He enjoined them to work hard and raise the school’s standards to give Sir Syed Ahmed Khan a complete tribute.

Hassan Chougle, in his address, said that all Aligarian in Qatar should come together to fulfill the AMUAAQ mission towards community and alma mater. He appreciated the AMUAAQ for their tremendous efforts towards community services. 

In his speech, Ahmed Kazi praised the association for its efforts it is making for the progress of the university and community. He also mentioned that education can be spread easily now by applying technology. 

AMUAAQ General Secretary Farman Khan talked about the association’s activities like the Zaiqa E Aligarh, including women empowerment and child abuse. Other engagements include alumni meet, free medical camp, felicitation program, beach cleaning, supporting and standing with India and AMU, and supporting the community financially, especially area affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) in India. AMUAAQ also carried out many one-on-one activities to build brotherhood and a positive environment among all residing in Qatar. It helped those in need to benefit from the Vande Bharat Mission flights etc.   

Several games were held online and winners were presented with their prizes.