
Abul Kalam Azad is a politician, journalist, writer born in Mecca (British Raj).
Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin (11 November 1888 – 22 February 1958), better known as Maulana Azad and sometimes referred as Abul Kalam Azad, was an Indian politician, writer and activist of the Indian independence movement. A senior leader of the Indian National Congress, following India's independence, he became the first Minister of Education in the Indian government. His contribution to establishing the education foundation in India is recognised by celebrating his birthday as National Education Day across India. As a young man, Azad composed poetry in Urdu, as well as treatises on religion and philosophy. He rose to prominence through his work as a journalist, publishing works critical of the British Raj and espousing the causes of Indian nationalism. Azad became the leader of the Khilafat Movement, during which he came into close contact with the Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi.
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| Born | 11 November 1888, Mecca |
| Profession | politician, journalist, writer |
| Nationality | British Raj |
| Spouse | Zulekha Begum |
| Awards | Bharat Ratna |
| Moon Sign (Rashi) | Aquarius |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta (Pada 4) |
| Sun Sign | Libra |
| Ascendant (Lagna) | Capricorn |
| Birth data reliability | Uncertain |
Sources disagree about, or do not verify, this person’s birth details. Treat this chart as indicative only.
Computed with Swiss Ephemeris (Lahiri ayanamsa). Exact birth time is not publicly recorded, so noon local time was used. The Moon changes Nakshatra about once a day, so the Nakshatra and Ascendant shown may differ if the true birth time is different.
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Abul Kalam Azad was born on 11 November 1888 in Mecca. Sources disagree about, or do not verify, this person’s birth details. Treat this chart as indicative only.
Abul Kalam Azad's Moon sign (Rashi) is Aquarius and the Nakshatra is Dhanishta, pada 4, computed with Swiss Ephemeris using the Lahiri ayanamsa.
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