SMIU Observes 142nd Foundation Day of Sindh Madressatul Islam
Published September 01, 2026 | 06:40 PM
KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 1st Sep, 2026)
The 142nd Foundation Day of Sindh Madressatul Islam (SMI) was celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal on Tuesday at Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU). Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahoo inaugurated the anniversary celebrations by opening an exhibition showcasing the historical journey of SMI, held to mark the institution’s 142nd Foundation Day.
Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, Vice Chancellor of SMIU, briefed him on the historical events and achievements displayed at the exhibition. Subsequently, while addressing the main Foundation Day ceremony, Muhammad Ismail Rahoo stated:
It is a matter of great honour and pride for me to participate in the anniversary of an institution that has traversed a long educational journey and whose services to the field of education are unforgettable.
The minister continued, emphasizing the institution’s remarkable history spanning 142 years (from September 1, 1885, to September 1, 2026):
This journey is no ordinary feat. This seat of learning has integrated quality education, research, and modern knowledge into its mission, establishing its credibility.
Ismail Rahoo highlighted the significant role SMI played in the Pakistan Movement, citing notable alumni such as Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and other leaders who helped establish Pakistan. He praised the institution’s ongoing contributions as a university, alongside its school and college sections.
No other institution in the subcontinent holds this distinction; it belongs solely to Sindh Madressatul Islam.
Muhammad Ismail Rahoo congratulated the Vice Chancellor of SMIU, Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, as well as the faculty and staff, on the Foundation Day.
In his speech, Vice Chancellor of SMIU, Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, expressed gratitude to Provincial Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahoo and other guests for attending. He congratulated the nation and SMIU on this historic anniversary, acknowledging Hassanally Effendi’s pioneering establishment of this modern educational institution 142 years ago.
