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This article is about an influencer and activist. For the Indian Islamic scholar, see Wali Rahmani.

Wali Rahmani
Born1998 (age 26–27)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
NationalityIndian
EducationLL.B
Alma materJamia Hamdard
Occupation(s)Political analyst, influencer, activist, lawyer
OrganizationAl Hadi Educational Trust
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Years active2017–present
Subscribers789 thousand[1]
Views41.74 million[1]
Last updated: 5 March 2025

Wali Rahmani (born 1998) is an Indian Muslim influencer, political analyst,[2] lawyer, activist,[3][4][5] and motivational speaker.[citation needed]

Early life and education

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Wali Rahmani was born in 1998 in Kolkata. His father, Shafiuddin is a businessman who comes from Bihar.[6]

He received his primary education at St. James' School, Kolkata. He completed the intermediate at the Genesis Global School, Noida, in 2018. He completed his law degree from Jamia Hamdard, Delhi.[6]

Career

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Rahmani founded Al Hadi Educational Trust. Then, he established Umeed Academy under the trust[7][8] on 1 April 2018, for disadvantaged children who have been trapped in the cycle of poverty for seven, ten, or fifteen generations.[6][7][9][10][11][12]

He appealed to only 2 million of India's 200 million Muslims by making a video to build a formal school building on 2 acres of land purchased for Umeed Global School in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. He asked for donations of Rs 100 per to raise Rs 10 crore.[7][13][14] His appeal was so effective that, from 15 to 20 September 2023, six crore rupees were deposited[15][16][17][18][19] and seven crore rupees were collected.[20][21] By 15 March 2024, he had made a video inspecting the newly completed building of Umeeed Global School.[6][21][22][14]

Activism

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Rahmani participated in protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), citing concerns about its implications for constitutional values and communal harmony.[23][24][25][26]

During the COVID-19 lockdowns, he and his NGO distributed food to 10,000 families.[27][28] While engaged in relief efforts, he contracted COVID-19.[29]

Awards and honours

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Rahmani has received several awards for his social work, including the Young Social Hero Award at the South India NGO Conference in 2019, recognition as one of India's top 20 achievers under 20 by Mumbai Coworking, and the Shan-e-Hindustan Award from Youth Ekta Front, Delhi.[11]

In 2024, Rahmani was listed among the 100 Most Influential Indian Muslims by Muslim Mirror and the Minorities Media Foundation for his contributions to education, social activism, and community development.[30]

References

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  1. ^ a b "About Wali Rahmani". YouTube.
  2. ^ "'Aaj Ki Taza Khabar': New breed of YouTube vloggers come in all political colours". The Indian Express. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  3. ^ "An Inspiring Young 20-Year-Old Activist: Wali Rahmani". The Talented Indian. 6 July 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  4. ^ Moin, Kaniza Garari and Ather (4 December 2019). "Hyderabad: Muslim groups sore as cops refuse them meeting permit". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  5. ^ Archana, KC (18 June 2019). "5 People Who're Changing The Lives Of Underprivileged Kids, One Small Step At A Time". IndiaTimes. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d "Wali Rahmani fathers 300 children and seeks to free them of the cycle of poverty". Awaz – The Voice. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  7. ^ a b c Shahid, Qutubuddin (1 October 2023). "ولی رحمانی: قوم کے بچوں کے لیے خواب دیکھنے اور اپنی نیند قربان کرنے والا حوصلہ مند نوجوان" [Wali Rahmani: A courageous young man who dreams and sacrifices his sleep for the children of the nation]. The Inquilab (in Urdu). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  8. ^ Vikas (19 September 2023). "Wali Rahmani Wikipedia, Age, Biography, Career, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Father". Right Rasta. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Stories Of Fatherhood: Meet Wali Rahmani, The 20YO Who Became 'Abba Ji' To 23 Orphaned Children". IndiaTimes. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  10. ^ Hashmi, Rasia (19 September 2023). "Wali Rahmani Launches Video Campaign To Bridge Educational Gaps for Underprivileged Muslim Children". The Munsif Daily. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  11. ^ a b Fatima, Nikhat (20 November 2021). "Meet Wali Rahmani, whose Umeed Academy is source of inspiration for Kolkata's underprivileged children". Two Circles. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  12. ^ Akhtar, Shahnawaz (17 August 2022). "Umeed Academy provides education par excellence to create future leaders from the lower strata of society". eNewsroom India. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  13. ^ Jamaluddin, Javed (24 September 2023). "نوجوان ولی رحمانی کی پہل ملت کے لیے سبق" [The initiative of young Wali Rahmani is a lesson for the nation]. Baseerat Online (in Urdu). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  14. ^ a b "From ₹100 Donations to a Dream School: The Inspiring Journey of Wali Rahmani". The Hindustan Gazette. 6 October 2024. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
  15. ^ "Academy That Raised Rs 5.5 Crore in 5 Days, All About Umeed Academy Wali Rahmani". Times Now. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  16. ^ Sahni, Malika (23 September 2023). "25-Year-Old Raises Rs 6 Crore In 6 Days for Underprivileged Kids". News24. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  17. ^ Wajihuddin, Mohammed (22 September 2023). "Bengal man crowdfunds 'school of rich for poor', raises Rs 6 crore in 6 days". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  18. ^ "मुफलिसी में बीता बचपन तो स्कूल बनाने की ठानी, बंगाल के युवक ने 6 दिन में जुटाए 6 करोड़ रुपये" [After spending his childhood in poverty, he decided to build a school, a youth from Bengal raised 6 crore rupees in 6 days]. ABP Live (in Hindi). 22 September 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  19. ^ Choudhary, Rakesh. "Wali Rahmani Collected 6 Crore For Child Education In Bengal: मुफलिसी में कटा बचपन, अब बच्चों के लिए 6 दिन में जुटाए 6 करोड़ रुपए, जानिए कैसे?". News24 Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  20. ^ Choudhury, Pritha Roy (20 February 2024). "Kolkata school raises Rs 7 crore in 1 week for new building, campus". Careers360. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  21. ^ a b Faridi, Mansuruddin (15 March 2024). "ولی رحمانی کا خواب بنا حقیقت: صرف چھ مہینے میں بن کے تیار ہوا اسکول" [Wali Rahmani's dream came true: School completed in just six months]. Awaz – The Voice (in Urdu). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  22. ^ Heena, Fatima (18 March 2024). "Educating people: Kolkata youth icon Wali Rahmani appeals for funds, this time to build a hostel". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  23. ^ Roy, Subhajoy; Chowdhury, Subhankar (1 March 2020). "Constitution and roses for Amit Shah from CAA protesters at Ramlila Maidan". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  24. ^ "Hindu-Muslim don't celebrate festivals together since Modi came to power: Activist Wali Rahman". The New Indian Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  25. ^ Bhattacharya, Snigdhendu (1 March 2020). "Kolkata braces for stir ahead of Amit Shah's CAA rally". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  26. ^ "'Our fight is against RSS ideology': YouTuber Wali Rahmani on CAA-NPR-NRC protests". Scroll.in. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  27. ^ "৪০ দিন ধরে নিঃশব্দে দুস্থদের মুখে খাবার তুলে দিচ্ছেন মুসলিম তরুণ, গর্বিত তপসিয়াবাসী". sangbadpratidin. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  28. ^ "Kolkata boy extends a helping hand to joyride horses of Victoria Memorial". eNewsroom India. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  29. ^ "Young social activist Wali Rahmani tests COVID positive". The Siasat Daily. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  30. ^ "Wali Rahmani - One of the most influential Indian Muslims 2024". The 100 Indian Muslims. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
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