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The end of the 14th Century of hijrah and the beginning of the 15th
Century is of vital significance to Muslims all over the world as
it is an occasion for renewal of their profound commitment to the
fundamental beliefs principles and concept of Islam. |
India
being the second most populous country in the world with a large
Muslim population decided to partake in the Hijirah Era Centenary
celebrations. Hence the Government of India set up a committee under
the chairmanship of Janab Justice M. Hidayatullah the then Vice-president
of India to organize the celebrations. The Hijrah Era celebration
committee did a commendable job. Commemorating this auspicious occasion
the then prime Minister of India Smt. Indira Gandhi released the
stamp on 3rd NOV. 1980. An International Seminar on “Islamic
contribution to the culture and civilization of the world with special
reference to India “, was organized in January 1981. A film
projecting the rich Islamic heritage of India was also produced
in the centenary year and mat:ty- other events including an International
Qiraat competition were organized.” |
It
was during the centenary celebration the idea to set up an India
Islamic Cultural Centre in the Capital City, Delhi was conceived.
To translate this noble cause into reality, boys of AMU played a
great role. |
Hakeem
Abdul Hameed Sb, the first president Mufti Atique ur Rahman, Badaruddin
Tayyabji Begum Abida Ahmed, Sayed S. Shafi S. Ausaf Ali and Chaudhary
Mohd. Arif were the first signatories on the memorandum for the
registration in April 1981. |
As
a good gesture, the Government of India allotted a prime piece of
land to IICC at Lodhi Estate, New Delhi. The Indian Institute of
Islamic Studies, at the behest of Hakeem Abdul Hameed Sb, donated
Rs 10, 50,000/- towards the cost of land and 10,00,000 /- towards
Bulding Fund was granted by the Department of Culture , Government
of India. |
Smt. Indira Gandhi was impressed by the idea to create such an Institution
which could promote understanding amongst people of different religions
and help the cause of National Integration . She was pleased to
lay the foundations stone of this noble Institution on 24th August
1984.
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