Friends of Muslim Society marks Friendship Day by Awarding Talented Students, Scholars
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Nagpur: The Muslim Friends' Society (MFS), a group of 60 retired, in-service professionals and govt officials, felicitated and awarded over 160 meritorious students and PhD scholars from the community as part of their 30th annual Friendship Day celebration at Anjuman College of Engineering and Technology (ACET) auditorium on Sunday.
The awardees included SSC and HSC students, including a large number of girls, who cleared their exams with flying colours. Nagpur University gold medallists, PhD scholars, successful NET/SET and CA candidates, and persons with outstanding performances were awarded on the occasion. A special Rs11,000 award sponsored by advocate Firdos Mirza was conferred on an Urdu medium girl student scoring the highest marks in the Marathi subject.
The awardees included many students from Kamptee schools.
Over three decades ago, some friends came together to start the tradition of awarding each other's kids in a modest living room of an apartment in Anant Nagar. "This was done to keep Muslim families and kids inspired and motivated towards the importance of education as the country was facing communal tension in the early 1990s. We also bring a community topper as one of the guests to guide the meritorious students in their careers," said MFS president Mushtaque Eshaan Qureshi.
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Over the years, the popularity increased, and the event turned public from being held privately at an apartment. More than 1,000 people attended the event. "There is no dearth of talent in the community. One can see toppers everywhere in this hall," said Tanveer Mirza, chairman, ACET College Development Committee.
District child protection officer Mushtak Pathan was the chief guest, and UPSC CSE-2024 AIR 67 Farkhanda Qureshi was the guest of honour. "Minority students must do good work for the community and the country. There are plenty of options to support the needy too. Govt sponsorship for single parents, such as the need care and protection programme, is available to support the education of kids. Similarly, kids suffering from cancer, sickle cell, or HIV too can avail financial assistance for education, and they must apply," said Pathan.
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