Memories of Maulana Mirza Mohammad Athar Come Alive Through Photographs; Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dinesh Sharma Inaugurates Exhibition

Lucknow | November 6, 2026

A special photo exhibition was organised on Friday at the Naqkhas campus of Shia Degree College to mark the 10th death anniversary of Maulana Mirza Mohammad Athar, the founding president of the All India Shia Personal Law Board. The exhibition, organised by the One Voice Trust, was inaugurated by Dr. Dinesh Sharma, Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The exhibition showcased memorable photographs highlighting Maulana Athar’s religious, social and public life.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sharma described Maulana Athar as a respected religious scholar admired by people across communities. He said Maulana Athar consistently promoted humanity, brotherhood and communal harmony, adding that religious extremism is not in the interest of society.

Maulana Yasoob Abbas, son of Maulana Athar, said his father addressed religious gatherings in Mumbai for 58 consecutive years and spread the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and his Ahl al-Bayt.

Several prominent religious scholars and dignitaries attended the event.