The Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) an associate organisation (AO) of ICBF under the aegis of the Embassy of India-Qatar, virtually celebrated the 203rd birth anniversary of the university founder ‘Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’ on October 17, 2020.
Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Dr. Deepak Mittal; Deputy Chief Minister, Delhi, Manish Sisodia and Principal ZHCET and Chairman Alumni Affairs Committee Aligarh Prof. MM Sufyan Beg graced the event. Over 1,200 alumni and AMU well-wishers connected through Zoom App and Facebook live for the evening to remember and appreciate the achievements of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
He highlighted AMU Alumni Association Qatar’s achievements in education, community service and sports and congratulated to the alumni for the university completion of 100 years and Sir Syed Day.
Deputy Chief Minister, Delhi, India Manish Sisodia in his address remembered and appreciated the remarkable work done by Sir Syed and emphasized on the importance of education in all spheres of life.
‘His thought on the need to build Universities and Colleges similar to Oxford and Cambridge and other magnificent institution in India itself was very much appreciated and commended. His views on providing ‘Quality Education’ to one and all was perceived with great enthusiasm, said Sisodia.
He appreciated the role of the Alumni groups who generously supported the development and construction projects in the University. Sisodia emphasised that learning skills in the school becomes extremely important for preparing the students to live their lives happily and responsibly.
Prof. MM Sufyan Beg spoke about the vision and mission of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. He also addressed that all Alig should come together to fulfill the AMUAAQ mission towards community and alma mater.
President of the AMU Alumni Association Qatar, Jawed Ahmad delivered welcome address including a brief about Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
On the occasion of Sir Syed day 2020 and 100 years of university celebration- Ahmad congratulated all the Aligarians for being exemplary ambassadors of our Alma Mater and for contributing meaningfully towards realizing the dream of Sir Syed and work hard to keep ourselves among Oxfordian and cambridgian as well, to give complete tribute to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. Lastly he mentioned that All Aligs and well-wishers should join hands together to support the community.
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