In the series of weeklong programmes titled ‘Aao milkar jashn-e-azadi ka pakhwada saptah manyae’ (Come, celebrate freedom week) organised by Arif Masood Fans Club to aware young generation with the sacrifices of Muslim religious leaders and revolutionaries during the freedom struggle, the second programme was held at Ashoka Garden on Wednesday.
Over two dozen students participated in the debate, quiz and speech program held on the occasion spoke in about the biography of various Muslim religious leaders and revolutionaries. In these competitions knowledge of children about freedom movement is tested in quiz programmes and other competitions.
As per the format of the programme names of the winners were immediately announced and the prizes would be distributed to them on August 16 in the grand finale of weeklong programs to be held at Itwara Square. The winners of the Wednesday programs were Mohammed Sadiq who bagged first prize followed by Sumaiya Khan who bagged second prize and the third prize was bagged by Aman Khan.
large number of locals gathered on the occasion to boost participating children’s morale.
All India Muslim Personal law Board member and former Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee Spokesman Arif Masood addressing the gathering on the occasion said that it is necessary for the young generation to know about the active participation of Muslims in the freedom struggle.
“Without mention of Muslim religious leaders and revolutionaries the history of the freedom struggle could not be completed.
Besides, this also shows that how united were Hindus and Muslims during freedom struggle and together did they fight the colonial Government for getting the country liberated,” Masood added.
Masood further said that unfortunately some communal forces that do not have any contribution in the freedom struggle are out to vitiate the atmosphere of the country just to secure their vote bank.
Youths should come forward against such forces and should reestablish communal harmony in the country, he added.