Islamic University Opens in India

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - An Islamic University titled “Hamidiyyeh” was inaugurated at a ceremony on April 6 in Fatehpur District in Uttar Pradesh State of India.The university has been opened for women with the purpose of promoting Islamic principles in the country.It was opened by Shah Mazaheri, Indian preacher and director of Riyadh-ol-‘Ulum School and a number of religious and political dignitaries.Addressing the opening ceremony, Shah Mazaheri said that the university plans to offer courses as to history, the holy Quran and Islamic Sciences and support women’s activities particularly the programs for Muslim women of the region.Also speaking at the opening program, Ghasemi, chancellor of the university, elaborated on the objectives and the educational system of the university. /129