Zakir Hussain Memorial Hall
Dr Zakir Hussain, 3rd President of India, was born in 1897 on 8th February. He was very brilliant and sincere in his student life and took an important role to establish a National Muslim University by the name of Jamia Millia Islamia. Professionally Dr. Zakir Hussain was a teacher of Jamia Millia Islamia University and he was awarded Padma Vibhushan (1954) and India's highest honor Bharat Ratna (1963). He was elected President of India in 1967 on 13th May. This great man was died in 1969 on 3rd May.
After his death may in 1972 the authority body of Jamia Millia Islamia University has constructed a Memorial Museum in the University campus near Okhla Industrial Estate to dedicate him. It is a small museum and contains a wide range of photographs, memorabilia, geological specimens and souvenirs collected by Dr. Zakir Hussain.
Basic Info of Zakir Hussain Memorial Hall
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Delhi |
| City | New Delhi |
| Address | New Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia, Okhla Telephone Number: 011-6913269 |
| STD Code | 011 |
| Road Route | Nearest Airport - Indira Gandhi International Airport Nearest Ralway Station - Nizamuddin Railway Station. You can either take local buses from various points within the city or can hire auto-rickshaws and taxis to reach Zakir Hussain museum. |
| Nearest Hotels | The Suryaa distance 0.63 miles Bnb New Delhi distance 1.15 miles Crowne Plaza Today distance 2.25 miles Crowne Park Today distance 2.45 miles |
| Best time to visit | Any Time |
| Attractions | Sevaral collection of geological specimens by the third President of India late Dr. Zakir Hussain |
| Clothing | Summer Season - Light Cottan Winter Season - Light Woolen |
| Languages around the memorial | Hindi (main language), English, Urdhu, Punjabi, Gujrâti etc. |
| climate | Summer - maxmum 44°C minimum 24°C avarage 31°C. Winter - maxmum 21°C minimum 6°C avarage 16°C. |
| Tour Spots near Zakir Hussain Memorial Hall | Lotus Temple, Kalka Devi Mandir, Khirki Masjid, Nizamuddin's Shrine, Chirag Dehlvi's Dargah, Nehru Place and Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
| Open Days | Every Day except Friday |
| Visiting Hours | 10.00 am to 4.15 pm |
| Entry Fees | Free and open to all |