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Rawdat al-Quran Organised Mumbai Meri Jaan Tourism Festival
News Feature•March 2020
Coverage of the massive tourism and cultural festival organized to celebrate Mumbai heritage.
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Education & Community Leadership
Naqiyah Burhanuddin
Director & Academic Head, Rawdat al-Quran al-Kareem
Mumbai, India
About
Naqiyah Burhanuddin is a prominent educational leader and public figure within the Dawoodi Bohra community. She currently serves as the Director and Academic Head of Rawdat al-Quran al-Kareem (RQK), where she has been instrumental in modifying school programs and coordinating curriculum since 2013.
Her educational philosophy emphasizes teaching children "how to learn rather than what to learn," with a strong advocacy for the "power of play" and nature-based learning. She holds a Master’s in Education from D’Youville College, USA, and views the entire world as a classroom.
Prior to RQK, she founded Cubs, Fawns & Foals in 2009, an initiative designed to promote learning through hands-on cultural activities. She is widely recognized for her "Mumbai Meri Jaan" initiative, blending modern educational pedagogies with traditional values.
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Years Experience
20+
Projects Led
15+
Collaborations
5+
Awards Won
Achievements & Awards
2018
Educational Leadership
Spearheaded the expansion of Rawdat al-Quran al-Kareem, implementing a unique pedagogy that blends Quranic sciences with modern academics.
2020
Mumbai Meri Jaan Festival
Organized a massive tourism and cultural festival to celebrate the city’s heritage, fostering civic pride among students.
2019
Academic Excellence
Completed Master's in Education at D'Youville College, gaining expertise in curriculum planning and teacher training.
Ventures & Companies
Rawdat al-Quran al-Kareem
Director & Academic Head•2013 - Present
An educational institution where Naqiyah leads curriculum coordination and school program modifications.
Cubs, Fawns & Foals
Founder•2009 - Present
An initiative designing cultural programs and educational trips for students aged 10-16.
Articles & Publications
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Husain Burhanuddin & Naqiyah Burhanuddin
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Profile detailing the contributions of Naqiyah Burhanuddin to the community and education.
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Naqiyah Burhanuddin is a prominent educational leader and public figure within the Dawoodi Bohra community. She currently serves as the Director and Academic Head of Rawdat al-Quran al-Kareem (RQK), w...
Her educational philosophy emphasizes teaching children "how to learn rather than what to learn," with a strong advocacy for the "power of play" and nature-based learning. She holds a Master’s in Education from D’Youville College, USA, and views the entire world as a classroom.
Prior to RQK, she founded Cubs, Fawns & Foals in 2009, an initiative designed to promote learning through hands-on cultural activities. She is widely recognized for her "Mumbai Meri Jaan" initiative, blending modern educational pedagogies with traditional values.
Professional Experience
Director & Academic Head at Rawdat al-Quran al-Kareem
An educational institution where Naqiyah leads curriculum coordination and school program modifications.
Founder at Cubs, Fawns & Foals
An initiative designing cultural programs and educational trips for students aged 10-16.
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