Iran's Al-Mustafa Varsity to Open Branch in Hyderabad

Iran's Al-Mustafa International University proposes to set up its branch in Hyderabad and has sought allotment of land for the purpose.

Iranian consul general in Hyderabad Mahmoud Safari Farkhund called on Andhra Pradesh State Wakf Board chairman Syed Ghulam Afzal Biabani, seeking allotment of Wakf land for setting up of the center.

Farkhund said the proposed branch would offer cultural, educational and research services to both Muslim and non-Muslim students. Initially, the university plans to offer courses in humanities, Islamic studies and Persian language.

A technical committee of the university would visit Hyderabad after the Wakf Board allots land for the same.

Headquartered at Iran's Qom town, the university already has branches in many countries including Great Britain, Germany, Lebanon, Syria, Malaysia and Thailand.