AAAAAtlanta · 1984

About AAAA

Our Story

A non-profit organization of Aligarh Muslim University graduates and supporters of the Aligarh educational movement, established in Atlanta in 1984.

Who we are

Rooted in Aligarh. Present in Atlanta.

Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta (AAAA) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization consisting of the graduates of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India and the subscribers of Aligarh educational movement.

AAAA provides educational assistance to needy students, helps our Alma Mater and other institutions modernize, facilitates faculty and student exchange, promotes Urdu language and its art forms, and engages in dialogue.

1984

Founded in Atlanta

1985

First annual Mushaira

2025

Recognized by the Georgia Senate

Downtown Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia. AAAA has served the community from here since 1984.

Aligarh Muslim University

An educational movement that shaped a university.

In 1877, the great educationist and social reformer, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental College (MAO) in Aligarh which later became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. The institution is patterned after Oxford and Cambridge universities and is open to all irrespective of caste, creed, religion or gender.

Today, AMU draws students from across India and from Africa, West Asia and Southeast Asia. Its traditions of open inquiry and service continue to shape the alumni who carry its legacy worldwide.

Milestones

A verified timeline.

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  1. 1877 · AMU history

    MAO College is founded

    Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founds the Mohammedan Anglo Oriental College in Aligarh.

  2. 1920 · AMU history

    MAO College becomes AMU

    The Mohammedan Anglo Oriental College becomes Aligarh Muslim University.

  3. 1984 · AAAA history

    AAAA is established

    Alumni and supporters of the Aligarh educational movement establish the association in Atlanta.

  4. 1985 · AAAA history

    First annual Mushaira

    The first AAAA Mushaira is held at Woodruff Hall, Emory University.

  5. November 1986 · AAAA history

    Aligarh Alumni Day proclaimed in Georgia

    Governor Joe Frank Harris issues a proclamation recognizing Aligarh Alumni Day.

  6. March 27, 2025 · AAAA history

    Georgia Senate Resolution 472

    The Georgia State Senate adopts SR 472 recognizing the association and its educational and community contributions.

Leadership

Current leadership.

Leadership is listed as provided by the association. Effective dates will be added when the governance record is confirmed.

Executive Council

President
Mr. Shahid Ali
Vice President
Dr. Naushad Ghilzai
Secretary
Dr. Abrar Khan
Treasurer
Mrs. Noorulain Khan

Board of Trustees

Chairman
Dr. Asif Taufiq
Member
Dr. Zia Siddiqui
Member
Dr. Shoeb Ahmad
Member
Mr. Mansoor Alam
Member
Mrs. Afreen Khundmiri

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Recognition and past gatherings.

First page of Georgia Senate Resolution 472

Georgia State Senate · March 27, 2025

Georgia Senate Resolution 472

The Georgia Senate adopted SR 472 recognizing the Aligarh Alumni Association of Atlanta and its educational and community contributions.

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Past Gatherings · 2024

Photographs from the archive.

Browse albums from the association’s Mushairas, Eid picnics and community gatherings.

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Mushaira Heritage

Four decades of poetry and community.

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