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Thursday December 19, 2024

AIOU employees celebrate Christmas

By PR
December 19, 2024
AIOU Vice-Chancellor, Prof  Dr Nasir Mahmood (4th left) with others cut a cake to celebrate Christmas at  Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on December 18, 2024. — Facebook@AIOU.OfficialAccount
AIOU Vice-Chancellor, Prof  Dr Nasir Mahmood (4th left) with others cut a cake to celebrate Christmas at  Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on December 18, 2024. — Facebook@AIOU.OfficialAccount

Islamabad:A Christmas celebration was held at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) yesterday for Christian staff members. The event was presided over by the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, while the guest of honour was Reverend Father Azam Sadiq of Saint John Paul II Parish, Iqbal Town, says a press release.

Addressing the gathering, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nasir Mahmood praised the role of the Christian community in the development of the country, acknowledging their significant contribution to the progress of the university as well. He emphasized that AIOU belongs to everyone and ensures the protection of minority rights, offering Christian staff the same benefits as other employees.

Extending Christmas greetings to the Christian staff, Dr. Nasir Mahmood remarked that AIOU commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Jesus (AS) with great enthusiasm every year. He highlighted that the Holy Quran regards Prophet Jesus (AS) as one of the greatest prophets and mentions him with various honourable titles.