The KIIT hosted an Iftar party during the holy month of Ramzan on Friday where the significance of the Ramzan and Iftar were discussed.
The occasion, an annual event at the KIIT, was attended by KIIT and KISS Founder Dr Achyuta Samanta and KIIT University Vice-Chancellor Prof PP Mathur, Registrar Dr Sasmita Samanta and Professor SM Ali, among others.Addressing hundreds of Muslim students from Odisha, different parts of the country and abroad, who are studying at the KIIT; Dr Samanta said the institution gives equal respect to people of all categories and religions.
Alameen Trust president Dr Zahir Baig, secretary SS Talatuf and member SAB Tanveen were also present. Dr Baig said the KIIT and the Alameen Trust would work towards development of education. His trust would give scholarship to 10 Mauritius minority students of the KIIT every year while the poor minority students who secured highest mark in his or her respective branch would be felicitated every year by the trust.