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Established 2002  ·  New England  ·  501(c)(3)

The Aligarh Alumni Association of New England

A distinguished community of AMU graduates united by a timeless legacy — driven by scholarship, service, and the enduring vision of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

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20+
Years of Service
100+
Active Members
6
New England States
Dr. Shahid Ali
Dr. Shahid Ali
President, AAANE  ·  MD
From Our President
"You can leave Aligarh, but Aligarh never leaves you. Our community is living proof of that bond."
2002
Founded, Massachusetts
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Scholarship Programs✦Community Service✦Cultural Heritage✦Eid Milan 2026✦Sir Syed Day✦Mushaira & Poetry✦Blood Drives✦Academic Outreach✦Alumni Network✦New England✦Scholarship Programs✦Community Service✦Cultural Heritage✦Eid Milan 2026✦Sir Syed Day✦Mushaira & Poetry✦Blood Drives✦Academic Outreach✦Alumni Network✦New England✦
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Education & Scholarships

Scholarships, mentorship, and fellowship programs connecting AMU graduates with US universities

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Community Service

Blood drives, CPR training, food kitchens, and shelter support across New England

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Cultural Programs

Eid Milan, Sir Syed Day, Mushaira, and literary events celebrating our shared heritage

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Professional Network

Connecting AMU graduates in medicine, academia, law and business across all six states

Who We Are

Heritage.
Service.
Community.

AAANE is a non-political, non-profit, secular organization devoted to charitable, educational, literary, cultural, and social activities — promoting the interests of Aligarh Muslim University, its student body, and alumni across New England.

Our mission centers on strengthening ties among AMU alumni, supporting underprivileged students in India, and carrying forward the Aligarh movement. Membership is open to all — irrespective of race, religion, creed, or color.

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Together we can strive for so much — achieve so much — not only for ourselves, but for the many desiring a better life through commitment and community. No voice is too small, nor is any contribution insignificant.

— Prof. Ashraf Khan, MD  ·  Founding Member & Past President, AAANE
2002
Founded in Massachusetts Established by AMU graduates dedicated to service, education, and cultural connection. A proud member of the Federation of Aligarh Alumni Associations (FAAA).
Dr. Shahid Ali, President AAANE
Dr. Shahid Ali
President, AAANE
MD · Board-Certified Internist · Massachusetts
2025
President
AAANE
From the President

A Word from
Our President

"You can leave Aligarh, but Aligarh never leaves you."

Dear Fellow Aligarians and Friends of AAANE, it is both an honor and a privilege to serve as President of the Aligarh Alumni Association of New England. I accept this responsibility with deep humility and a clear sense of purpose.

When I look at our membership, I see not just alumni — I see mentors, physicians, engineers, educators, and neighbors bound together by a shared institution that shaped our character long before we crossed any ocean.

As your President, my priorities are clear: greater engagement, stronger programming for our youth, deeper support for our scholarship and fellowship programs, and bringing the warmth of our community to more families across New England.

Dr. Shahid Ali
President, Aligarh Alumni Association of New England
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What We Do

Programs &
Initiatives

From flagship scholarships to community outreach — reflecting the breadth of AAANE's commitment to excellence.

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Flagship Program
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AAANE Scholarship Programs

Our flagship initiative supporting AMU students and faculty with scholarships, post-doctoral placements, and graduate opportunities at leading US universities. Sponsored by AAANE and alumni worldwide, our scholarship programs have facilitated dozens of academic placements in science, medicine, and engineering.

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Community Service

Blood drives, CPR training, food kitchens, and shelter support — honoring Sir Syed's humanitarian vision.

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Mushaira & Cultural Events

Annual Urdu poetry, Eid Milan, Sir Syed Day, and literary events preserving Aligarh's heritage.

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Professional Network

Connecting AMU graduates in medicine, academia, law, and business across all New England states.

Calendar

Upcoming
Events

Apr
4
Social
Inaugural Eid Milan Gathering 2026
📍 Stoughton, MA  ·  AAANE Community Event
TBD
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Cultural
Grand Mushaira — Urdu Poetry Evening
📍 Medfield / Framingham Corridor  ·  ~300 Guests
Oct
17
Academic
Sir Syed Day Commemoration
📍 Greater Boston Area  ·  Annual Tradition
Dec
TBD
Fundraiser
AAANE Annual Scholarship Awards & Gala
📍 New England  ·  Scholarship & Recognition Evening
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Latest News
April 2026
AAANE holds inaugural Eid Milan gathering — April 4, 2026, Stoughton, MA
January 2025
New Executive Committee sworn in — AAANE enters its next chapter
October 2024
Sir Syed Day celebrated with panel on AMU's global legacy
August 2024
AAANE scholarship awards presented to eight AMU students
2024
AAANE renews FAAA councilor membership — strengthening alumni ties