NEW DELHI : The Office of Alumni Affairs, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), organized a Mother’s Day programme on May 10, 2026 at the university’s Mir Taqi Mir Hall to celebrate and reflect upon motherhood as an enduring symbol of compassion, sacrifice, care, and emotional resilience.
The programme commenced with a soulful Tilawat-e-Quran by Dr. Jawaid Hassan, who also compered the event with grace, creating an atmosphere of reflection and engagement throughout the proceedings.
In his welcome address, Prof. Asif Husain, Dean, Alumni Affairs, thanked the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, JMI, Prof Mazhar Asif and the esteemed Registrar, JMI, Prof Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi for their continued support and encouragement. He emphasized that motherhood constitutes the ethical and emotional foundation upon which societies are nurtured and sustained. He recalled the Islamic narrative of Safa and Marwa and reflected upon the figure of Hazrat Hajra as a powerful symbol of maternal faith, and resilience.
The programme was graced by Dr. Zeba Naz, as the chief guest, who delivered a thought-provoking and deeply engaging address on the role of mothers in shaping social consciousness, ethical values, and emotional resilience within families and communities. Drawing upon her own lived experiences and personal journey, Dr. Naz reflected upon the quiet yet transformative influence of her mother in nurturing perseverance, self-belief, and intellectual growth despite social and material challenges. She also appreciated the Office of Alumni Affairs for conceptualizing a programme that combined cultural expression with meaningful intellectual and social reflection.
The celebration featured a felicitation ceremony of mothers (JMI alumni) alongside literary and musical presentations. Azra Aijaz recited a heartfelt nazm dedicated to mothers, while Tabassum Hashmi’s musical performance was warmly appreciated by the audience. Dr. Rakhshanda Roohi Mehdi’s afsana, titled Happy Mother’s Day, offered a poignant portrayal of maternal affection, memory, and emotional belonging.Delivering the Vote of Thanks, Dr. Amina Hussain reflected upon the unceasing significance of motherhood within both religious and cultural traditions.
The programme concluded with a high tea attended by faculty members, alumni, students, and invited guests, providing an opportunity for interaction, reflection, and community engagement.
