AMU Organises Unani Mega Sale, Launches Ramadan Energy Drink

Prof Naima Khatoon with Prof Mohammad Gulrez, Prof Mohd Mohsin Khan, Prof Aasim ZafaraProf Riaz Ahmad watching the Unani Mega Sale, AMU Organises Unani Mega Sale, Launches Ramadan Energy Drink

ALIGARH, February 10: A one-day Unani Mega Sale was organised by Dawakhana Tibbiya College (DTC), Aligarh Muslim University, at the Faculty of Arts Lawns, drawing an encouraging response from students, staff members and local residents.

The event was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof Naima Khatoon along with former Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohammad Gulrez, in the presence of Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohd Mohsin Khan, Registrar Prof Aasim Zafar, Member In-Charge Prof Riaz Ahmad and Sharique Azam, officiating Manager, DTC.

Addressing the gathering, Prof Naima Khatoon highlighted the scientific legacy of traditional systems of medicine and said that such initiatives help make affordable, natural and preventive healthcare accessible to the community while strengthening confidence in indigenous knowledge systems.

The Mega Sale aimed to promote awareness of the Unani system of medicine. On the occasion, “Sharbat Dil Zeal”, a ready-to-drink Unani beverage developed by DTC, was formally launched. Prepared using natural ingredients such as dates, apples, figs and raisins, the drink has been introduced as an energy booster for the month of Ramadan.

Prof Mohammad Gulrez emphasised the continued relevance of Unani medicine in contemporary healthcare while Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohd Mohsin Khan noted that the strong public response reflected growing trust in natural systems of medicine.

Prof Riaz Ahmad said that a wide range of Unani medicines and health preparations were offered at discounted rates, along with free consultations by qualified hakims.

Several faculty members and University officials attended the event, reflecting broad institutional support for promoting traditional healthcare practices.