The Jeddah Chapter of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association held its installation ceremony recently at a local restaurant. More than 150 Aligarians gathered to celebrate the newly elected committee for the 2024-2026 term.
The election process began with a general body meeting on May 24 and concluded on May 31. The entire process, from nominations to results, was overseen by senior members Dr. Syed Hamed and Mahfooz Hussain, both of whom were appointed election commissioners.
The newly elected committee is led by Aqeel Jamil as president, with Asim Zeeshan Ali Khan as vice president, Prince Mufti Ziaul Hasan as general secretary, Mohammed Shahnawaz Alam as joint secretary, and Rabnawaz Khan as treasurer. Elected Cabinet members include Mohammed Sirajuddin, Athar Rasool, Mohammed Omais Ansari, Mohammed Danish Khan, Fahad Ayub Zinjani, Abid Hussain Aftab, Sardar Masood Khan, Abrar Ahmed, and Fahad Afridi. Outgoing President Ateeq Siddiqui, whose term saw immense social and cultural activity, will serve as an adviser.
Jamil introduced his team, and the induction process was completed by pinning AMU badges on the sherwanis of the executive committee members. The pinning was carried out by former Presidents Farzan Rizvi, Azizurrab, Nooruddin Khan and Siddiqui. Senior advisers honored the election commissioners and the outgoing president by presenting them with mementos.
In his inaugural speech, Jamil pledged to focus, with his team, on youth empowerment through training in public speaking and leadership, career guidance, and financial support for students via the “each one teach one” program.
The new president emphasized the role of the Aligarh community within the broader Indian community.
Founded in the 1980s, the association’s Jeddah Chapter serves the educational, social, literary, and cultural needs of AMU alumni in Jeddah and surrounding areas. The chapter always seeks to promote the vision and educational ideals of AMU and its founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
