Aasim Bihari
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Ali Husain Aasim Bihari (15 April 1889 – 6 December 1953)[1] was an Indian social activist from Bihar.[2]
Born15 April 1889
Khasganj, Bihar Sharif, Bihar
Died6 December 1953 (aged 64)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
OccupationSocial activist
Ali Hussain Aasim Bihari علی حسین عاصم بہاری | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 April 1889 Khasganj, Bihar Sharif, Bihar |
| Died | 6 December 1953 (aged 64) Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Occupation | Social activist |
Biography
Aasim Bihari was born in Bihar Sharif and later moved to Kolkata. He led literacy campaigns and organised the Momin Ansari community. He founded several newspapers and Jamiat-ul-Momineen, an organisation that advocated for Muslim weavers. He is considered one of the pioneers of the Pasmanda movement in India.[3]
Legacy
A biography of Bihari, entitled Banda-e-Momin Ka Hath (lit. A Believer's Hand), which was written by Ahmad Sajjad, was published in 2011.[6]