By TCN news,
Aligarh: The Aligarh Muslim University today observed the 115th death anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of this University.
AMU VC and PVC along with others laying floral chadar at the grave of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan on his 115th Death Anniversary
The University organized Quran Khwani in the University Mosque after Morning Prayer and the Vice Chancellor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Zameer Uddin Shah, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Brigadier (Retd.) S. Ahmad Ali, Registrar, Group Captain (Retd.) Shahrukh Shamshad and University Proctor, Dr. Khurshid A. Khan paid rich tributes to the founder by spreading floral chadar on his grave situated at the premises of the grand AMU Jama Masjid. Provost, Sir Syed Hall (South) Prof. Tajuddin, Provost, Sir Syed Hall (North), Prof. Mohd. Ashiq Ali, Director Sir Syed Academy Prof. Salahuddin Umri, Prof. Arif Inam, Prof. Mohibullah, Prof. Ahtisham A. Nizami, Dr. Rahat Abrar, former Finance Officer, Mr. S. Shafiq Ahmad and other University officials including students and faculty members participated in the proceedings with traditional solemnity.
Dua after Quran Khwani on Sir Syed's 115th Death Anniversary
Sir Syed’s death Anniversary is a somber occasion when the University community observes the event as a day of introspection and resolves to carry forward the vision and mission of the AMU founder and to champion the cause of spreading education far and wide, particularly among the marginalized sections of society. Sir Syed died at the age of 81 years in the year 1898 at Aligarh.