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Aligarh Alumni Association marks 50 years in Washington
During the convention, AAA-DC honored its founders, past presidents, and dedicated volunteers for their enduring contributions.
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Rwittika Chakraborty - Mon, 01, Dec 2025
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Prof. Naima Khatoon. / Courtesy Photo
The Aligarh Alumni Association of Washington, DC (AAA-DC) celebrated its 50th anniversary in conjunction with the 24th Annual Convention of the Federation of Aligarh Alumni Associations (FAAA).
AAA-DC, the oldest AMU alumni group in North America, held a three-day gathering from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2025, which saw an attendance of more than 200 delegates at a hotel auditorium in Rockville, Maryland.
Prof. Naima Khatoon, who is AMU’s first female vice chancellor, was in attendance at the event as the chief guest, with a focus on the university’s expanding national and global stature. Philanthropist and distinguished alumnus Frank Islam also delivered an inspiring keynote address.
The event was graced by attendees from across the United States and Canada, who participated in a series of programs, including an international mushaira, which featured renowned poets from India, Pakistan, and North America.
In his address, AAA-DC President Afzal Usmani spoke about the association’s five decades of service, emphasizing its scholarship initiatives, cultural programs, and milestone achievements, including the first bilingual poetry session held at the Embassy of India.
A special archival exhibition offered a historical perspective on AAA-DC’s journey.
During the convention, AAA-DC honored its founders, past presidents, and dedicated volunteers for their enduring contributions. Later, an informal dinner for delegates to foster camaraderie and community spirit was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Fazal Khan.
The Golden Jubilee celebration concluded with a cultural production, ‘Woh Shahr-e-Tarab Roomano Ka,’ followed by a moving rendition of the AMU Tarana.
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