World Unani Day on 11 February
The day of 11 February is observed as World Unani Day every year across the world. this day highlights the birthday of “Hakim Ajmal Khan”.
- The main purpose of this day is to create awareness in masses and action about healthcare delivery via the Unani system of medicine worldwide through its preventive and curative philosophy.
History
- In 2017, the day was observed for the first time at Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM), Hyderabad.
Who is Hakim Ajmal Khan?
- He was a physician in Delhi, India and also known as the founder of the Jamia Millia Islamia University.
- Along with it, he was also a great scholar, a social reformer, a noted freedom fighter, as well as Unani medical educationist.
- he also offered an Unani System of Medicine.
Hakim Ajmal Khan Biography
| Born on | 11 February 1868 |
| Born Place | Delhi |
| Died on | 20 December 1927 |
| Occupation | Physician, Politician, Spiritual Healer, Sufi Mystic, Herbalist, Poet |
Quiz on World Unani Day
Q.1 When World Unani Day is observed?
Answer: World Unani Day is observed on 11th February every year.
Q.2 Why World Unani Day is observed?
Answer: it aims to create awareness in masses and action about healthcare delivery via the Unani system of medicine worldwide through its preventive and curative philosophy.
Q.3 When was World Unani Day celebrated for the first time?
Answer: In 2017, the day was observed for the first time at Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM), Hyderabad.
Q.4 Who was Hakim Ajmal Khan?
Answer: He was a physician in Delhi, India and also known as the founder of the Jamia Millia Islamia University.
Q.5 When was Hakim Ajmal Khan born on?
Answer: Hakim Ajmal Khan was born on 11 February 1868.
Q.6 Who are the founder of the Jamia Millia Islamia University?
Answer: Jamia Millia Islamia was set up in Aligarh on 29th October 1920 by Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Hakim Ajmal Khan, Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari, Abdul Majeed Khwaja, and Zakir Hussain.
