Mumbai News: Anjuman-I-Islam President Dr. Zahir Kazi Receives Padma Shri Award
Anjuman-I-Islam President Dr. Zahir Kazi, a Padma Shri awardee, is recognized for his 40-year commitment to education, especially among minorities, and his contributions to de-radicalization initiatives. Learn more about his impactful work and achievements.
Dr Zahir Kazi, President of the city-based educational organisation Anjuman-I-Islam, is among the recipients of Padma Shri awards, announced on the eve of the Republic Day.
Kazi is among eleven people who got three Padma awards - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri - from Maharashtra. He has been conferred the fourth-highest civilian awards in the Literature and Education category in recognition of his work in promoting education, especially among minorities.
Dr Zahir Kazi And Education Field: A 40 Year-Old Bond
Kazi has been involved in the field of education for the last 40 years, including 13 years as the head of 150-year-old Anjuman-I-Islam, which runs around 97 schools, colleges, hostels, orphanages and other educational organisations across the state, catering to over one lakh students, majority of them Muslims.
