Zahira College Colombo launches centenary book

Text and pix by Ruzaik Farook 

Zahira College Colombo launched a centenary book titled ‘One Hundred Years 1892-1992’ at the College Ghaffoor Hall recently. It was held under the patronage of Principal of the College Trizviiy Marikkar.

Keynote speaker of the event Director of the Jamia Naleemia Dr. M.A.M. Shukri remembered Zahira College founders and praised their service to the college. Also he remembered the Past Principals late T.B. Jayah, A.M.A. Azeez, I.L.M. Mashoor and Shafie Marikkar who rendered great service to the college. Chairman of the Centenary Celebration Committee Hussain Hashim and Chairman of the Board of Governors Zahira College Fowzul Hameed addressed the gathering.

Dr. M.A.M. Shukri received the first copy of the book from Hussain Hashim and co-author of the book Marina Ismail received a token of appreciation from Hussain Hashim. Chairman of the Board of Governors Fowzul Hameed presented a memento to the Dr. Shukri at this ceremony. State Minister A.H.M. Fowzie, Secretary, State Ministry of National Integration and Reconciliation President’s Counsel M.M. Zuhair, Vice Principals, Members of the Board of Governors, Old Boys and students were present.