INDIA :

Indian freedom fighter Mohammad Ali Jauhar was buried in the compound of Al-Aqsa Mosque after his death on 4 January 1931

On 4 January 1931, the legendary freedom fighter, journalist, educationist and Islamic philosopher Mohammad Ali Jauhar (born 10 December 1878) passed away. He is known as one of the most dynamic and versatile leaders of the subcontinent and, indeed, the Muslim world. The story of his passing and burial in Palestine is as captivating as his role in India’s freedom struggle from British rule.

In November 1928, during his European tour, information was received in Al-Quds (Jerusalem) that Jauhar would visit Palestine on his way back to India. This news brought immense joy to the Palestinian Muslims, particularly those deeply devoted to him, and they awaited his arrival eagerly.

One Palestinian observer, Nazir Hassan Al-Ansari, wrote a detailed report on this impending visit in the Delhi-based Urdu newspaper Hamdard. In the 3 December, 1928, issue, he said that Jauhar’s telegram from Damascus was received by Syed Amin Al-Husseini, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, and the Head of the Muslim Supreme Council in British Mandate Palestine. He was due to arrive in Al-Quds from Damascus on 15 November, and the spacious rooms above the Sharia Department in Al-Quds were prepared for him.

According to the same report, this news spread rapidly throughout Palestine, and preparations for his reception started on the border, from the ancient crossing over of the River Jordan, Banat Yaqoob, all the way to Al-Quds. Thousands gathered along the roads, observing customary Arab traditions with horse riders and women singing Arabic songs of welcome. Although anticipated to arrive around noon, Jauhar was delayed until 10pm, leading to disappointed crowds heading homeward.

His entry into Palestine was initially declined by the British Mandate High Commissioner of Palestine, Sir (later Lord) Herbert Plumer on 16 November, despite the fervent anticipation of the Palestinians. He was finally permitted to enter Palestine on 20 November, arriving in Tiberias late in the evening in the chilling cold. Despite the adverse weather conditions, his arrival in Al-Quds the following day was met with wholehearted warmth, sincerity and enthusiasm from the people of Palestine.

Comrade and Hamdard were both newspapers published in India by Mohammad Ali Jauhar, in which he gave plenty of column inches to Palestine. He was always concerned about Palestine, and wrote about it from the beginning of his career in journalism. He was particularly vocal after the 1917 Balfour Declaration. The British government closely monitored him and others who expressed their apprehension about the fate of Jerusalem, and opposition to the Zionist movement.

This monitoring is evident in a letter from the office of the Lieutenant Governor’s Camp of the United Province, dated 1 December, 1917, to Sir James DuBoulay. The letter discussed concerns regarding the growing Muslim interest in Jerusalem and the need to monitor the New Era newspaper. “[We] are watching this particular newspaper, which is sailing as near the wind as the Comrade and Hamdard used to do; and it may be at any moment necessary to impose pre-censorship upon it or in some other way to draw its teeth.” This letter is available in the national archives of India.

Jauhar was always raising awareness about Palestine through his writing and speeches, along with his brother Shaukat Ali. A delegation from Palestine came to India in 1923–24. On 29 January 1924, the Khilafat Committee organised a public meeting in Chhota Kabrastan, Grant Road, Bombay (now Mumbai), where members of the Palestine Deputation were also present.

A report in the Times of India on 31 January 1924, headed “Palestine Deputation: An Appeal for Funds”, detailed the arrival of Muhammed Ali, Shaukat Ali and their mother, Bi Amma, who were greeted with cries of Allahu Akbar (God is Great).

The report said that after meeting the members of the Palestine Deputation, Mohammad Ali moved the following resolution: “This meeting of the Musalmans [Muslims] of Bombay offers its hearty welcome to the Palestine Deputation that has come to India to ask for financial support for the necessary repairs of Masjid-i-Aqsa and Masjid-i-Sakhra [Dome of the Rock] and is of the opinion that it is the duty of every Muslim man, woman and child to take part in this work and thus achieve prosperity and salvation in this world and the world to come.” He also appealed for donations from the Muslims, successfully mobilising the Indian Muslims for the cause of Palestine.

Mohammad Ali Jauhar arrived in London in 1930 to participate in the Round Table Conference for the Independence of India, despite his ailing health. His speech there was historic. He breathed his last at London’s Hyde Park Hotel on 4 January 1931. The funeral prayer was scheduled for the following day at 6pm in Paddington Town Hall. The then Afghan Ambassador, Egyptian Ambassador, Iranian Ambassador and all the members of the Round Table offered their shoulders to carry the bier on which lay Jauhar’s body. There was a huge crowd of British people outside the hall, and British representatives of all parties were also present inside the hall.

Everyone wanted Jauhar to be buried in their city. The people of London believed that he should be buried there, but his family was against it. His widow, Amjadi Bano Begum, wanted to take him to India, and hundreds of telegrams came from India calling for him to be taken home.

The Grand Mufti of Palestine, Amin Al-Husseini, requested that Mohammad Ali Jauhar be buried in Baitul Muqaddas, Jerusalem. It is said that his motive was to associate the Muslims of India with Palestine on religious grounds. Just as the Muslims of India love Makkah and Madinah, so too should they love Baitul Muqaddas.

Shaukat Ali agreed to the Grand Mufti’s request. The body was kept in London for five days, then it was sent by ship to Egypt, arriving in Port Said on 21 January 1931, where it was placed under the supervision of representatives of the Egyptian government and conveyed to the Abbas Mosque, accompanied by a police bodyguard. Egypt presented a piece of the Kiswa (the cloth that covers the Ka’bah in Makkah) to be placed on the coffin. The funeral prayer was performed again in the mosque, after which Jauhar’s remains were carried through the streets lined by respectful crowds.

According to Reuters, special prayers were held in mosques across Palestine after the midday prayer. The news that the body was being taken for interment in the Noble Sanctuary of Al-Aqsa (Haram Al-Sharif) was welcomed widely as evidence of the strengthening of the friendship between the Muslims of India and Palestine.

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When Mohammad Ali Jauhar’s remains arrived in Jerusalem on 23 January, all shops closed out of respect. “

Shaukat Ali and Mufti Amin Al-Husseini led the funeral procession; navigating through a massive crowd, it took them three hours to reach Masjid Al-Aqsa. Following the Friday prayer, the funeral prayer was offered for the third time, with an estimated congregation of around two hundred thousand people. Mohammad Ali Jauhar was finally laid to rest amidst speeches by numerous prominent Muslim leaders.

According to a report by the Times of India on 14 September 1929, Jauhar presided over a public meeting of Muslims in Bombay the day before. The meeting deliberated on the appropriate next steps considering the responses of British ministers and the Government of India to the unified demands of Muslims regarding the ongoing events in Palestine. He was reported to have said that the Muslims alone were the owners of Jerusalem, which was the land of their first Qibla (direction of prayer) and thus held in great reverence.

“The British wanted to give the Jews full rights over the Wailing Wall,” said Jauhar. “The divide-and-rule policy of the Europeans had proved useful. Instead of withdrawing the Balfour Declaration, the government wanted to enforce it on the Arabs, and the only reply they could give to it was that the Mussalmans [sic] should ask for the independence of India and free it from the shackles of India.” The meeting and other such events were utilised by him to garner support for India’s freedom and educate Muslims about Palestine.

He was also reported to have said that he would sacrifice his life and see that no stone was left unturned to liberate Palestine from British control. He urged Indian Muslims to intensify their efforts to secure India’s freedom, stating that the freedom of Palestine and other Islamic countries from foreign domination hinged on India’s independence.

An article in the Palestine Bulletin on 5 January 1931 following his demise mentioned Jamaal Husseini’s visit to the esteemed leader just before leaving London. During their meeting, Mohammad Ali Jauhar assured Husseini: “Do not think that I have forgotten Palestine. The memory of Palestine will be in my mind as long as I live.” He then asked him to give his greetings to all of the Muslims of Palestine.

The life of Mohammad Ali Jauhar was an exemplary bridge between the Muslims of India and Palestine. After his death, his brother Shaukat Ali took over the task of further strengthening the cause of Palestine in India. As ongoing events in Israeli-occupied Palestine demonstrate, that need is as great today, if not more so, than it was a century ago.

Afroz Alam Sahil is an Indian journalist and author. Afshan Khan is a PhD candidate in Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University. She can be contacted at @AfshanKhanSahil on X.

The views expressed in this article belong to the author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of Middle East Monitor.

source: http://www.middleeastmonitor.com / Middle East Monitor – MEMO / Home> Opinion / January 04th, 2024

INDIA :

In 1914, as World War I began, the renowned London newspaper The Times published an article titled The Choice of the Turks, urging the Turks to side with the Allies. In response, Muhammad Ali Jauhar (10 December 1878 – 4 January 1931), a fervent supporter of Türkiye in India, penned a counter-article with the same title. In it, he fiercely criticized The Times and refuted its arguments.

Six weeks prior to the publication of this article in The Times, Muhammad Ali was bedridden with diabetes. Despite his condition, he worked tirelessly, sitting for forty consecutive hours to write his response, foregoing sleep and rest, and nearly all sustenance except for occasional sips of strong coffee. During this demanding period, he faced personal tragedy when his only sister’s husband passed away. On his way to Rampur in Uttar Pradesh, India for the burial, Ali continued to work on his essay on the train, meticulously revising the draft on the train.

When this article was published in the English weekly Comrade on September 26, 1914, under his editorship, it created a significant stir across the country.

How could the British government allow someone who wrote such an article to do so unchallenged? Consequently, all copies of Comrade dated September 26, 1914, were removed from the press. A few days later, the bail bonds of both Comrade and the Urdu daily Hamdard were confiscated. Muhammad Ali appealed the decision and represented himself in court, but the order to confiscate Comrade‘s bail was upheld. Shortly afterward, the District Magistrate of Delhi placed the Ali brothers—Muhammad Ali and his elder brother, Shaukat Ali—under house arrest.

When Muhammad Ali learned of his detention, he was not disheartened but overjoyed. He expressed gratitude to Allah, thankful that even in detention, he could continue writing articles for Hamdard. During this time, he maintained his support for Türkiye, and numerous letters from the British government concerning his activities are now preserved in the National Archives of India. The author also has a few copies of these letters.

The British government, however, was determined to prevent his articles, which supported Türkiye, from reaching the Indian Muslim masses. They feared these writings could incite dissent or harm British interests. To silence him, Muhammad Ali was sent to Jail for four years, where his freedom to write was further restricted. In this way, he became the first journalist from British India to be imprisoned by the Britishers for his support of Turkish Muslims. Despite this, he continued to speak and write in support of Türkiye, showing remarkable resilience.

Muhammad Ali Jauhar was a renowned Indian freedom fighter, journalist, and a prominent figure in the Islamic world. He was a graduate of Oxford University, where he studied Law and History. A gifted writer and an exceptional orator, Muhammad Ali left an indelible mark on both Indian and global history. The famous English writer H.G. Wells praised him, saying, “Muhammad Ali possessed the pen of Macaulay, the tongue of Burke, and the heart of Napoleon.”

Muhammad Ali’s love for Türkiye was deep-rooted and not a passing sentiment; he had been an ardent admirer of the Turkish people from the very beginning and remained steadfastly pro-Turkish throughout his life. He played a key role as a propagandist and fundraiser for the medical mission sent in 1912 to alleviate the suffering of the Turks during the Balkan Wars. Muhammad Iqbal Chaudhry noted in his research paper titled “Pro-Turkish Feelings of Muhammad Ali Jauhar as Reflected in His Letters”, that Muhammad Ali donated two hundred thousand rupees to make this medical mission a reality.

In 1913, Muhammad Ali traveled to Great Britain to raise awareness among British government officials about the injustices being inflicted on the Turks. During his visit, he met with British officials and delivered speeches at public meetings. He sought to engage with key figures in Britain, but despite his efforts, his message fell largely on deaf ears, and Muhammad Ali returned feeling somewhat unsuccessful in his mission.

Türkiye’s decision to align with Germany against Great Britain in World War I deeply troubled the Muslims of India. They feared that a British victory could bring devastating consequences for Türkiye. To secure British support, the Muslims of India obtained a pledge from British Prime Minister Lloyd George that Muslim sacred sites would remain untouched during the war and that the Muslim Caliphate would be protected after the war.

However, after Germany’s defeat and Britain’s victory, Britain and its allies violated their promises by entering Basra and Jeddah. This betrayal led the Muslims of India to launch the Khilafat  Movement to hold the British accountable for their promises and to defend the Caliphate. The movement’s most prominent leader was Muhammad Ali.

Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office, Burak Akçapar, wrote in his book People’s Mission to the Ottoman Empire— “Mohammad Ali was a rare jewel as his ‘Jauhar’ title suggests. He had the fabric of a hero in the Indian Independence Movement. He also remained a ‘Maulana’ until his last breath in championing the Muslim community’s rights in India and indeed around the world. He was never to understand the Turkish Revolution and how it was to set the Turkish nation on the path of rejuvenation after centuries of decay and pain. He was right, however, that void would emerge after Turks yielded the leadership of the Sunni Muslim world to be filled by a cacophony among Muslims…”

However, the documents that I have, suggest that Muhammad Ali was well aware of the Turkish Revolution. As a result, even after the end of the Ottoman Empire and the establishment of democracy in Türkiye, the love for Türkiye remained strong among Indian Muslims. Kemal Atatürk continued to be seen as their leader, and his portrait was displayed at Jamia Millia Islamia, a university founded by Muhammad Ali and his associates, until 1928, according to available documents. Additionally, Muhammad Ali continued to publish news related to Türkiye in his Urdu daily Hamdard until January 1929. After that, his newspaper was permanently shut down.

According to a report published in the Turkish daily Vakit on January 6, “M. Ali evelki sene bir tet kik seyahatine çıkarak Istanbula ve Ankaraya da gelmişti.” (Muhammad Ali took a brief trip a year ago, during which he visited Istanbul and Ankara).

Muhammad Ali arrived in Palestine on November 20, 1928, while returning from a trip to Europe. Before that, he had spent a few days in Ankara and Istanbul. He mentioned this himself in his speech in Bait-ul-Muqaddas.

To be precise, one of the main objectives of the Khilafat Movement in India was preserving the al-Aqsa mosque. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a close friend of Muhammad Ali, clearly stated that with the abolition of the Caliphate in Türkiye, the true goal of the Khilafat  Movement became the cause of Palestine. This is why the Khilafat Committee still exists in India today.

Muhammad Ali Jauhar passed away on January 4, 1931, in London. On January 23, 1931, he was buried in a grave in the al-Aqsa mosque complex.

(Afroz Alam Sahil is a journalist and author. He can be contacted at @afrozsahil on X)

source: http://www.beyondheadlines.in / Beyond Headlines / Home> History / by Afroz Alam Sahil / January 04th, 2025

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

Dr. Muniba Faiza , a distinguished figure in the fields of computational biology and bioinformatics unveiled her latest contribution to the scientific community, “Computational Docking: A Hands-on Guide to Tools, Theory, and Real World Practices in Drug Design,” dedicated to the indomitable people of Gaza, Palestine.

The dedication reflects her deep appreciation for the resilience and strength displayed by the Gaza community in the face of genocide. The first page of her book reads, “Dedicated to the people of Gaza, Palestine, whose steadfastness and unwavering faith in times of adversity is an inspiration to all.”

“I dedicated my book to the people of Gaza because the imaan (faith) of Palestinians has revived the faith of Ummah and filled the hearts of many non-believers with the love of Allah,” said Dr. Muniba.

Editorial Leadership

As the editor of Bioinformatics Review, Dr. Muniba Faiza has played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and disseminating cutting-edge research in the field of bioinformatics. Her editorial leadership has established Bioinformatics Review as a leading platform for scientists and researchers worldwide.

Here are the Highlights of her Book

“Computational Docking” serves as a comprehensive guide, offering readers a hands-on approach to understanding the tools, theory, and real-world practices in drug design. Dr. Faiza’s accessible writing style and passion for the subject make this book invaluable for seasoned experts and field newcomers.

Whether you’re a seasoned researcher, a student embarking on your academic journey, or a curious outsider peering into the depths of the intricate domain of computational docking, the importance of understanding protein-ligand interactions in the broader context of drug design and biological function cannot be understated. This book aims to illuminate the depths and intricacies of computational docking, providing both a comprehensive introduction and an advanced exposition of this vital field.

source: http://www.beyondheadlines.in / Beyond Headlines / Home> Brainery / by BeyondHeadlines News Desk / November 29th, 2023

INDIA :

What has helped India and Turkey in maintaining cordial relations is the deep historical and cultural bonding.

The exchange of diplomatic missions between the Ottoman Sultans and the Muslim rulers dates back to the fifteenth century. There has been an impact of Turkish art and architecture, language, civilization, and more commonly, cuisine on India for centuries.

Burak Akçapar, Turkish diplomat, scholar, and the former Ambassador of Turkey to India; in his book, ‘People’s Mission to The Ottoman Empire’ sheds light on the same historical bonding between the two countries and adds to our knowledge the humanitarian aspect of this connection.

This book explains the cultural, ideological, and geopolitical context of the Indian Medical Mission and the public mobilization that made it possible.

The book is about M.A. Ansari and the Indian Medical Mission that were sent during the Balkan War (1912-13) to treat the wounded Ottoman soldiers. The Mission was sent by the concerned Muslims in India.

Book Review: People’s Mission To The Ottoman Empire by Burak Akçapar / source: youtube.com

In mid-December, 1912, a group of doctors, male nurses, ambulance bearers, and other staff set sail from Bombay to Istanbul to join the effort to treat soldiers wounded in the Balkan War.  Three medical teams were dispatched from India, among whom, the one led by M.A. Ansari caught the author’s attention because M.A. Ansari used to write letters regularly which were published in weekly journal Comrade. 

Along with Mohammad Ali, who was described by HG Wells as a man who possessed ‘the heart of Napoleon, the pen of Macaulay and the tongue of Burke’, the book educates the reader on more about other personalities; directly and indirectly, supporting and involved in the Mission.

Apart from Shaukat Ali and Muhammad Ali Jauhar who were putting their efforts in serving Islam and healing Ottoman soldiers,  Dr. Ansari’s letters show that he was a man of a multi-faceted personality, a talented physician, a capable national leader, effective diplomat, and a brilliant manager. Not just this, Dr. Ansari gave training to several members of the Mission who did not have prior medical training.

“Dr. Ansari was to train members of the Mission on daily routines during the journey aboard the ships” (p.174)

Apart from conducting the travel and communicating with Turkish officials, he used to write letters to Muhammad Ali to share his thoughts, and his experience vis a vis the Mission. This became a great source and helped Akçapar in writing this book.

The author has analysed these letters to provide a full account of the Mission. Therefore, the book helps the reader understand the purpose (humanitarian as well as the political) behind the Mission.

Although the Balkan War deprived the Ottoman Empire of almost all its remaining territory in Europe, Medical Mission sent by the Indian Muslims formed a bond of friendship between the subcontinent and Turkey.

The common cause of the Mission was to heal the Muslim pride in Turkey as well as in India. The main force which was driving them was Islamic Solidarity.

The book consists of seven chapters and is broadly divided into two parts.

Book Cover: People’s Mission to the Ottoman Empire

Part one of the book walks us through the context of Balkan Wars, the background of the Ottoman-Mughal diplomatic and strategic interactions, and roots and manifestations of the idea of Islamic unity or Pan-Islamism.

This part has been widely dedicated to the concept of pan-Islamism, its uses and ruses; and tries to contextualise it as a form of dissent.

“Pan-Islamism, like many other ‘pan’ variants, cannot be used even today without raising confusion and alarm. The fact is that almost all pan-isms are controversial, some more so than the others. Being mostly utopian and erected upon mythical and imagined foundations, they are also not conducive to infallible definitions. The fact of the matter is that pan-Islamism is a concept that has meant deferent things to different people and has been used and abused to the fullest extent, both by its proponents and its opponents.” (p. 96)

Part two introduces the key personalities associated with the Mission, their daily activities in Turkey, and unfolding historical events that the members of IMM witnessed. In addition, it also details their travel, and interactions with Ottoman official and Turkish people.

This part analyses the letters of Dr. Ansari as a travelogue and the impact of the Mission on the Ottoman army, society, and Indian Muslims.

The book gives us a glimpse of the tuning between Muslim leaders of India.

M.A. Ansari was chosen by Ali Brothers to lead the medical team. Also, Shaukat Ali appealed to the people to collect funds to send the team of doctors to the Ottoman Empire.

The most interesting point, however, is that both the Hindus and the Muslims, poor and the rich, went ahead to support the Mission because they together experienced the defeat by European colonialists. The linkage of the overwhelming support of people with the trauma emanating from events of 1857 makes the book unique.

Thousands of Muslims in India supported the medical team, morally and financially. Their single aim was to do honour to the men who made sacrifices in the cause of Islam. The feeling also emerged due to the efforts of M.A. Ansari as he voiced the common concern of extinction that the Muslim public opinion in India and globally held. He was deeply concerned about the fate of Muslims around the world.

Akçapar succinctly explains what M.A. Ansari felt after reaching Istanbul and how he was touched to see the architecture of Istanbul, and that he used to imagine the glorious times when Ottoman Empire was almost irresistible and ever-increasing. It informs us that Mr. Ansari praised Turkish women and also the socio-cultural dimension of Turkey.

The author contends that millions of Muslims who supported the Medical Mission believed that the honour of the Islamic world and the survival of the Ottoman Empire were the same.

Through this book, the author has tried to voice their thought and unfolded many facts of the era that marked the most important phase in the relation between India and Turkey. The book not only provides a full historical narrative but helps us to understand the thought process, perceptions, and the deeds of the Indian Medical Mission.

For anyone, interested in understanding the shared past of India-Turkey relations, the charisma of Indian Muslim leaders, world Muslim public opinion, the relation between pan-Islamism and Indian nationalism; reading ‘People’s Mission to The Ottoman Empire’ is a must.

Book: People’s Mission to The Ottoman Empire: M.A Ansari and the Indian Medical Mission, 1912-13

Author: Burak Akçapar

Publisher: Oxford University Press / Price: 995 / Edition: First, 2014 / Pages: 336

source: http://www.beyondheadlines.in / Beyond Headlines / Home> Brainery / by Afshan Khan / August 11th, 2020

Srinagar, JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Srinagar:

The Chest Disease Hospital, Srinagar, conducted a rare and complicated surgery implanting a Self-expanding Tracheobronchial Y-shaped metallic stent (SEMS) in a patient diagnosed with…

Srinagar: 

The Chest Disease Hospital, Srinagar, conducted a rare and complicated surgery implanting a Self-expanding Tracheobronchial Y-shaped metallic stent (SEMS) in a patient diagnosed with cancerous growth of windpipe (trachea) hence compromising the airway/oxygenation.

The procedure was jointly performed by the department of pulmonary medicine and department of Anaesthesia GMC Srinagar on a 52 years male, suffering from an increasing shortness of breath and stridor, who upon Bronchoscopy revealed cancerous growth of trachea and Biopsy and was later diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma.

The surgery was performed by a team of interventional pulmonologist led by HOD Pulmonary Medicine Professor Naveed Nazir Shah, Professor Khurshid Ahmad Dar, Associate Professor Syed Suraiya, Dr. Mohammad Yousuf Dar, Dr. Naeem Firdous, Dr. Aaliya Mohi ud Din, Dr. Hena Mustafa, Dr. Shahid Majid and Dr. Aasir Hussain,

The anaesthesia team was comprised of Dr. Israr ul Haq, Dr. Rameez Raja, Dr. Mir Faisal who under the guidance of HOD Anaesthiology, Dr. Rukhsana Najeeb along with allied OT staff including Hilal (I/C), Gulzar, Mohammad Younis, Mohammad Hafeez. Y Shaped metallic stent was placed in position under direct vision via bronchoscope.

source: http://www.greaterkashmir.com / Greater Kashmir / Home> City / by GK News Network / December 12th, 2022

Village Malikberia, WEST BENGAL :

Nazir Hossain has topped the list of 113 successful candidates.

Hossain hails from village Malikberia in North 24 Parganas district.

He is presently working at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and posted at Beldanga in Murshidabad district since 2008.

For his success, he gives credit to his parents, particularly his father Muhammad Manuar Hossain who is a farmer by profession.

source: http://www.islamicvoice.com / Islamic Voice / Home> People / headline edited / June 2015

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

Young Achiever’s Award: Social Worker and Secretary, of Raza Educational and Social Welfare Society, Benazeer Baig, was adjudged the Young Achiever’s Award by NGO Roshni for the year 2015.

Ms. Baig received the Award for social work at an event organised by Explore Karnataka Foundation on May 2, 2015 at Hotel Lalit Ashok Palace.

Baig runs the Excellent School for children rescued from the labour and worksites. She trains their mothers in alternative vocation to replace the earning hands.

source: http://www.islamicvoice.com / Islamic Voice / Home> People / headline edited / June 2015

Kolkata, WEST BENGAL :

Farzana Alam, former Deputy Mayor of Kolkata died on May 11.

Alam was injured in an attack by the Trinamool Congress workers on April 30 during an opposition sponsored bandh in the city.

She was since admitted in a private nursing home. No one from the ruling TMC party or Government visited her.

Alam was elected in 2010 from ward no. 28 and was made the first Muslim woman deputy mayor.

She fought the recently concluded Kolkata Municipal Corporation election as a TMC candidate, but lost to Nebindita Sharma due to opposition within the party. She had accused State cabinet minister Subroto Mukherji for her defeat.

source: http://www.islamicvoice.com / Islamic Voice / Home> People / headline edited / June 2015

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

Dr. Abdul Rahman, President, Commonwealth Veterinary Association, Chairman of OIE Animal Welfare Working Group and former Dean of Bangalore Veterinary College, Bangalore India has been awarded the 2015 World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Meritorious Award for his contribution to the veterinary profession through his work on animal welfare, with special reference to control of Rabies and for his work on veterinary education.

The Award was presented to Dr. Abdul Rahman on May 24, 2015 during the Opening Ceremony of the 83rd Session of the OIE World Assembly of Delegates in Paris, France.

source: http://www.islamicvoice.com / Islamic Voice / Home> People / headline edited / June 2015

DK & UDUPI District, KARNATAKA :

Mangaluru :

The Sahebaan Welfare Trust (SWT) promotional stall at the Beary Pavilion in Karavali Utsav grounds, Lalbagh, was inaugurated by SM Rasheed Haji, President of the Beary Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The event was held in the presence of B S Basheer, President of Jamaithul Falah, Mangaluru.

The Karavali Utsav, known for its vibrant themes, ethnic cuisine, and cultural programmes, is drawing large crowds daily and will continue until 19 January 2024. During the event, SWT’s promotional brochure was officially released.

Prominent dignitaries attending the event included Siraj Ahmed, Managing Director of Inland Infrastructure Pvt Ltd; Meraj Yousuf, Executive Director of Inland Infrastructure; Shahul Hameed; and Salih Koya, Trustees of ACE IAS Academy.

Visitors to the stall also included Vasanth Kumar Shetty, Director of Saanidhya School for Disabled and Mentally Handicapped Children; Professor Kaiser Khan of Yenepoya University; Mohd Akram, Patron of Sahebaan Abu Dhabi; and MS Althaf from the Sahebaan Business and Professional Group, Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Mohd Noorulla, a core committee member of SWT, managed guest relations effectively, while SWT trustees Imtiaz Khatib, Althaf Khatib, and Syed Siraj Ahmed organised the event with significant support from the SWT women’s team.

Plans are underway to feature select Sahebaan delicacies as part of the catering offerings during the ongoing Karavali Utsav.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / Press Release / by Vartha Bharati / December 29th, 2024