Jeddah, December 5: Urdu academy Jeddah has done a very good job by providing a valuable treasure of information by conducting quiz on Maulana Azad. These views were expressed by Council general of India Mr. Faiz Ahmed Khidwai during 11th National education day organized by Urdu academy Jeddah in memory of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad which was held on November 25 at Indian Consulate Jeddah instead of November 11 because of Hajj engagements.
Council General attended the function as chief guest.
Before saying anything about Maulana Azad, Council general of India told the gathering that he had received a letter from government of India in which it requested to find out the birthplace of Maulana Azad in Makkah Mukarrama so that the place is acquired after government level negotiations.
Andhra Pradesh minister for Minority affairs Mr. Ahmedullah and renowned Congress leader Mr. Khaleequr Rahman attended the functions and gave away the gold medals.
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