Dear Aligs and Friends,

Welcome to the website of the Aligarh Alumni Association, Washington, DC. Founded in 1975, the Association is a non-political, non-profit, tax-exempt, charitable, educational, social, and cultural organization for the alumni and well-wishers of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India.

The Association takes interest in affairs of the University, runs a scholarship program to help selected meritorious, needy students, and organizes several social, literary, and cultural programs. The Association is a founding member of the Federation of Aligarh Alumni Associations in the U.S.

The aims and objectives of the Association are to: (i) help AMU and its student body through scholarship and other programs; (ii) develop and strengthen a sense of community by organizing social projects and events; and (iii) promote cultural awareness through cultural and literary activities. Membership in the Association is open to all who believe in the aims and objectives of the Association. Please become a member and support the Association by your active participation.

We will have many events this year ranging from our annual picnic, participation in community events, and visits to cultural events in Washington D.C. We also have several major events ahead of us including Sir Syed Day Celeberations and our Scholorship annual fund raising dinner. I look forward to seeing you at these important events.

Sincerely,

Dr. Rahat J. Khan

President, AAA