Letter from Hoshang Dinshaw to Miss Fatima Jinnah

Sub title : Condolence message for the Fateha Khawani of Quaid-e-Azam

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Quaid-e-Azam | Muslim Women | Female Education

Date of publication: 1966

Language: English

Page: 1 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29402

Keyword: Hoshang Dinshaw -- Fatima Jinnah -- Condolence Message -- Fateha Khawani -- Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah -- Correspondence | Hoshang Dinshaw -- Fatima Jinnah -- Fateha Khawani -- Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah -- Correspondence | Correspondence -- Fatima Jinnah -- Hoshang Dinshaw

Abstract: This is a typewritten letter dated September 14, 1966, from Hoshang Dinshaw of Eduljee Dinshaw Limited, Karachi, to Miss Fatima Jinnah.Dinshaw expresses regret for being unable to attend the Fateha Khawani of the late Quaid-i-Azam at her house due to ill health, mentioning that his daughter-in-law Perin met her instead.He then suggests that Miss Jinnah use her abilities to uplift Muslim women, who he believes are suffering under the "Burqa" and a lack of sufficient female education, noting that at 82, he is too old to do much himself.

Description: This document is a typewritten letter on "Eduljee Dinshaw Limited" letterhead, located at 260, R. A. Lines, Karachi, dated 14th September 1966.It is addressed to Mohtarama Fatima Jinnah, Clifton, Karachi, and signed by Hoshang Dinshaw.The letter conveys deep regret for not attending the Fateha Khawani of the late Quaid-i-Azam on the 11th instant due to illness, and urges Miss Jinnah to use her talents to uplift Muslim women by addressing the burdens of the "Burqa" and the lack of female education. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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