Begum Fatema, Muhammad Hussain and A. Razzak Allana (Mumbai)

 

These three shining stars of the Allana family form one of the largest groups exporting food products to Middle Eastern countries. They have a chain of cold storages in the major towns of India. As exporters of food products, the group earned several awards from the Government of India. All of them are noted social leaders whose generosity and hospitality are widely acknowledged. Their contribution particularly in the field of education runs into more than 100 million rupees. All are associated with All India Memon Jamaat Federation and World Memon Foundation. Recently Mr. Muhammad Hussain Allana has become Chairman of the World Memon Foundation.

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Begum Bilquis Edhi

 

Begum Bilquis Edhi is also an equal partner of her illustrious husband, Maulana Abdul Sattar Edhi, in rendering humanitarian services. In recognition of her services, she was given an award by the Rotary International.

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Bashir Jan Muhammad

 

He is the son of Jan Mohammad Dawood. After obtaining-his B. Corn. degree from Government Commerce College, Karachi, he obtained his Law degree also. He became a Chartered Accountant and then FCA. He was elected President of Karachi Stock Exchange. He was active in the modernisation of Cement Hospital.

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Baba-e-Qaum Yousuf Patel

 

A very humble and modest person wearing hand washed khaddar pyjama-kamees, topi (cap) and chapals, Yousuf Patel served Muslims and Hindus in their difficulties. He devoted his entire life to public service. He was constantly on the move in Gujrat State and Maharashtra at the beck and call of needy persons. He was treated with respect in most government departments particularly Bombay Municipal Corporation, which he frequented with a group of needy persons to resolve their problems. His services were recognised by the Memon community by bestowing on him the title of 'Baba-e-Qaum'. He was President of Indian Memon Jamat Federation and Member of World Memon Foundation. He was connected with so many health and educational institutions that the space here does not permit to write fully.

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Bano Rangoonwala

 

This well-known lady, widow of Mr. M. A. Rangoonwala is highly educated with a Master's degree from a British University. She has been an active trustee of Z.V.M. Rangoonwala Trust. She performed the opening Ceremony of Z.V.M. Rangoonwala Hall; she has also been an active trustee of Rangoonwala Trust, U. K,. and a very active trustee of World Memon Foundation. Her services in the field of education, rehabilitation of homeless people, and health sector in Indo-Pakistan Sub-Continent and U.K. are praiseworthy.

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