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NRI Awards for Faruqi
NRI Awards for Faruqi
Monday, December 12, 2005 | AY
The American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) announced today that it has selected Prof. K.M. Bahauddin of Cochin and Mr.Shamsur Rahman Faruqi of Allahabad for its prestigious Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and Mir Taqi Mir awards respectively. Distinguished Urdu critic, poet, and scholar Mr.Shamsur Rahman Faruqi is the author of numerous books and articles. Mr.Faruqi has been selected for the Mir Taqi Mir Award for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the cause of Urdu Language and Literature. The awards will be conferred on the distinguished scholars at the 14th annual convention of AFMI to be held on Dec.24-25th at Rajendra Swaroop Center for Performing Arts in the historic city of Kanpur. The American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) is a North American based organization dedicated to the socio-economic and educational development of Muslims and other underprivileged masses of India.
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