ALIGARH, October 12: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) will celebrate Sir Syed Day on October 17 with a commemorative meeting at Gulistan-e-Syed, featuring an address by the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih, Judge, Supreme Court of India. The annual celebration will honour the legacy of the university’s founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, and reaffirm his vision of education, social reform and intellectual advancement.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Satya Veer Singh, Judge, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, and Rear Admiral S. M. Urooj Athar, Principal, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, will grace the programme as Guests of Honour. Dr. Faruk G. Patel, Founding Chairman and Managing Director, KP Group, Gujarat, will be the Special Guest.
The programme will begin early in the morning with Qur’an Khwani at the University Mosque at 6 am, followed by chadarposhi at Sir Syed’s Mazaar at 7 am. An exhibition on Sir Syed’s writings and books, along with a book launch ceremony, will be held at Sir Syed House at 9:30 am.
The commemorative meeting will commence at 10:45 am with a welcome address by AMU Registrar Prof. Aasim Zafar, followed by the presentation of the Sir Syed International and National Awards. The International Award will be conferred upon Prof. Hossein Nasr of George Washington University, USA, while the National Award will be presented to Khaja Education Society, Gulbarga, Karnataka.
The programme will also feature addresses by the award recipients, students and faculty members. Ms. Aisha Jamal and Mr. Abu Daud will represent the students, while Prof. Azra Musavi and Prof. Mohd. Ali Jauhar will speak on behalf of the faculty. Prizes will also be distributed to the winners of the All-India Essay Writing Competition organized by the Public Relations Office.
Dr. Faruk G. Patel will address the gathering as Special Guest, followed by addresses by Rear Admiral S. M. Urooj Athar and Justice Satya Veer Singh and the speech by the Chief Guest Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Naima Khatoon will deliver the presidential address, and Prof. M. Athar Ansari, Dean of Students’ Welfare, will propose the vote of thanks.
The annual celebration brings together members of the university community, distinguished guests, students and alumni to reflect on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s enduring contribution to modern education and the continuing mission of Aligarh Muslim University.