Dr. Aziz Ahmad and Mehboob Saeed Haris received the Sir Syed Award.
The Imambara Mutawalliyan Committee celebrated Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's birthday as Education Day.
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The birthday of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, founder of Aligarh Muslim University, a great educationist, and social reformer, was celebrated as Education Day under the auspices of the Imambara Mutawalliyan Committee. The seminar and felicitation ceremony held on this occasion commemorated Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's educational, social, and ideological contributions, highlighting education as the strongest foundation for social progress. The program focused on raising awareness about education, advancing underprivileged children, and the role of dedicated individuals in spreading the light of knowledge in society.
Dr. Aziz Ahmad and Mehboob Saeed Harris were honored with the Sir Syed Award for their outstanding contributions to education and social service. Speakers stated that this award, given in the name of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, is not merely an award but a symbol of education, awareness, social responsibility, and a commitment to building a better future for the new generation.
The program was presided over by Syed Irshad Ahmad, District President of the Imambara Mutawalliyan Committee, while Haji Sohrab Khan, General Secretary of the Steering Committee, presided.
Addressing the seminar, Syed Irshad Ahmed, District President of the Imambara Mutawalliyan Committee, stated that Sir Syed Ahmad Khan made a historic contribution to the field of education by laying the foundation for the establishment of Aligarh Muslim University. He recognized the need for modern education at a time when a large segment of society faced serious challenges such as educational backwardness, lack of awareness, and inability to adapt to changing times. He stated that Sir Syed Ahmad Khan did not consider education merely a means to personal success, but rather a vehicle for social progress, self-reliance, and the future of future generations. As a result of his visionary thinking, an educational movement developed in Aligarh that inspired students from India and abroad to pursue higher education.
Syed Irshad Ahmad said that Aligarh Muslim University today holds a strong reputation in knowledge, research, science, literature, and various academic fields. The establishment of this institution was the result of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's tireless hard work, determination, and dedication to education. He dreamed of giving society a new direction through education and made continuous efforts to realize that dream.
Dr. Aziz Ahmad was honored with the Sir Syed Award at the ceremony. Important topics such as education, social awareness, and social responsibility were discussed during his honor. The true purpose of education and social service is fulfilled only when its benefits reach a broad section of society. People working in fields such as medicine, health awareness, and social service also play a vital role in educating, awakening, and making society responsible. The honor bestowed upon Dr. Aziz Ahmad underscores the importance of this broad social responsibility. An important message of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's ideology is that knowledge should be linked to the welfare of society. An educated person should use their abilities not only for their own development, but also to advance others and bring positive change to society.
Mehboob Syeed Haris, Secretary of the Hamid Ali Educational Trust, was also honored with the Sir Syed Award for his contributions to the field of education. Creating awareness about education, encouraging students, and striving to strengthen the educational environment in society are integral to the spirit of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's mission.
Mehboob Syed Harris's efforts to spread the importance of education to society and connect Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's ideas with the new generation are of particular significance. Educational programs organized through the Hamid Ali Educational Trust, discussions on Sir Syed's ideology among students, and activities that foster a positive attitude towards education play a vital role in this direction.
Mehboob Syeed Harris's being honored with the Sir Syed Award sends a message of encouraging dedicated efforts towards education. Such honors inspire those in society who, considering education the foundation of social change, work to improve the future of the new generation.
In his address, Haji Sohrab Khan, General Secretary of the Committee, said that Sir Syed Ahmad Khan played a historic role in leading society from darkness to light through education. He dreamed of the progress of the Urdu language, the prosperity of society, and the education of the new generation.
Organized by the Imambara Mutawalliyan Committee, this seminar and felicitation ceremony served as an opportunity to remember the educational contributions of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and reiterate the social responsibility towards education. The Sir Syed Award presented to Dr. Aziz Ahmad and Mehboob Syeed Haris also conveyed a message of respect for individuals who have contributed to the development of education and society.
The ceremony concluded with a pledge to carry forward Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's educational mission, inspire students to pursue higher education, and strengthen the spirit of knowledge, awareness, and brotherhood in society. Those present agreed that a true tribute to Sir Syed would be when the light of education reaches the last person in society, and every child has equal opportunity to realize their dreams.
Many dignitaries including Shakeel Shahi, Ahmed Nursing Home manager Aleem Siddiqui, Aftab Ahmed, Adil Akhtar Khan, Dr. Javed Khan, Ashfaq Hussain Mekrani, Kabir Ali, Hamid Ansari were present in the program.
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