Grand Education Day Conference Held in Mumbai; Speakers Emphasise Educational Awareness, Social Responsibility and Political Understanding Among Youth
Mumbai, On the birth anniversary of India’s great freedom fighter, eminent educationist, thinker and Bharat Ratna awardee Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the All India Ulema Board organised Education Day celebrations across the country.
Under the leadership of Principal Shabana Wakeel Khan, National President of the Board’s Education Wing, educational conferences, seminars and awareness programmes were organised at approximately 37 locations across India. The programmes paid tribute to Maulana Azad and remembered his remarkable contributions to education, society and nation-building.
The primary objective of these initiatives was to promote Maulana Azad’s educational vision, strengthen educational awareness within the community, encourage intellectual development and political understanding among the younger generation, and highlight the importance of education in social progress and national development.
Several prominent educationists, intellectuals, social workers and political representatives participated in these programmes and shared their views on educational advancement and social empowerment.
One of the significant events in this nationwide initiative was an Education Day Conference organised by the Education Wing of the All India Ulema Board on November 11, 2026, at VK English School in Mumbai.
The conference witnessed the participation of several distinguished religious scholars, educationists, intellectuals and social and political personalities. Among those present were Maulana Asghar Ali Haidari, Dr Ahmed Rana, Wakeel Khan, Dr Abdul Qadir Syed, Maulana Sabit Ali Naqshbandi, Dr Badrul Hasan Siddiqui, Maulana Hasan Kamal Graphic, Saleem Supari Wala, Asif Khan, Sabir Khan, Saeed Akbar Khan, Nizam Sir, Liaqat Khan, Ishtiyaq Sir, Rizwan Sir, Chandu Sanai, Anil Sharma, Shabnam Khwaja, Tooba Khan and Tasneem, among others.
During the conference, speakers highlighted the relevance of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s educational philosophy in the present era. They emphasised that the progress of any community depends on quality education, intellectual awareness, social consciousness and political understanding.
Principal Shabana Wakeel Khan stated that establishing educational institutions alone was not sufficient. Ensuring access to education for every child, providing proper guidance to young people and promoting knowledge and awareness throughout society were equally important responsibilities.
The event also witnessed the participation of All India Ulema Board National President Maulana Naushad Ahmed Siddiqui, Education Wing National President Principal Shabana Wakeel Khan, Allama Bunnai Hasani, Mufti Tahir Hussain Mazahiri, Badshah Khan, Maulana Nooruddin Ahmed, Haji Suhail Patel Ashrafi and Maulana Naushad Ali Qasmi, along with several other prominent educational and social representatives.
Various speakers also stressed the importance of political awareness, social responsibility and the active participation of the younger generation in nation-building.
Suggestions and constructive ideas presented by participants were welcomed, and the conference concluded with a collective commitment to continue joint efforts to translate these proposals into practical initiatives.
At the conclusion of the conference, the organisers expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all distinguished guests, speakers, intellectuals, teachers, social workers and members of the organising team.
The organisers stated that these celebrations were not merely commemorative events marking Maulana Azad’s birth anniversary but a sincere effort to carry forward his vision of an educated, enlightened and progressive India.
Through this nationwide initiative, the All India Ulema Board reiterated its commitment to recognising education as every child’s fundamental right and continuing its efforts to promote educational awareness, social consciousness and positive political understanding across the country.
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