Jamia Millia Islamia Celebrates Foundation Day

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) celebrated its 104 Foundation Day with vibrant event attended by the newly appointed Vice Chancellor Mazhar Asif; Chief Guest, Ashok Seth (Padma Bhushan), Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi, teachers, students, non-teaching staff of the university and other members of Jamia fraternity.

The Foundation Day function started with a Guard of Honour to the Vice Chancellor and the Chief Guest by the NCC cadets of the university at the forecourt of M.A. Ansari Auditorium.  Guard of Honour was followed by unfurling of Jamia Flag by them and singing of Jamia Ka Parcham song by the music team of the university.

Singing of Jamia Ka Parcham song was followed by programmes inside Dr. M.A. Ansari Auditorium. The Tarana Team of the university mesmerised the gathering as they sang Jamia Tarana (Jamia Anthem), Jamia Raqs Kuna and other songs. Seemi Farhat Basir, DSW, formally welcomed the guests and gave a detailed overview of the university.

After the programmes in the auditorium were over the Vice Chancellor, inaugurated an exhibition titled “Making of Jamia Millia Islamia: Life and Works of Zakir Husain” organised by Dr. Zakir Husain Library. The inauguration took place in the presence of university Deans, Heads, Directors, the Proctor and the Provost. The exhibition highlights the formative years of the university, the challenges it faced amid financial and political crises and the role of. Zakir Husain’s visionary leadership in preventing its closure. Additionally, the exhibition delves into various facets of Husain’s life, including his tenures as Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Governor of Bihar, Vice President and later, President of India. Through a pictorial narrative, the exhibition also showcases rare books, newspaper clippings and private papers from the benefactors of Jamia.

Later, Vice Chancellor Mazhar Asif also inaugurated an impressive Science Exhibition showcasing the innovative spirit and creativity of students of Syed Abid Husain Senior Secondary School, JMI. The Vice Chancellor commended the school’s dedication to fostering a passion for science and learning. Several cultural programmes were organised at the multipurpose hall of Jamia Senior Secondary School where students of all the five schools of JMI presented their performances. Jamia Hamdard Vice Chancellor Afshar Alam was the Chief Guest of the event.

The Vice Chancellor also inaugurated an International Light Art Exhibition titled 'Ek Diya Dil Se' organised by Faculty of Fine Arts at M.F. Hussain Arts Gallery. The exhibition is an effort to celebrate the light within us which inspires the world to be a better and more awakened place.

A number of other events that included academic and cultural activities were organised in different departments and centres of the varsity as part of the 104 Foundation Day. The three-day celebration of the Foundation Day began on 27 October and culminated today with the lowering of the Jamia Flag and singing of the National Anthem.  The university wore a festive look during the celebration and all the important buildings & gates were illuminated with lights.