Anjuman-e-Ghamkhwaran-e-Abbas (AGA) was founded by Syed Ali Zia Rizvi in Karachi, Pakistan in 1964. In 1998, Ali Zia Rizvi, Wasi Haider Zaidi, Sajjad Haider Zaidi, Dr. Mehdi Abedi, Hasan Afroz Mirza and Shaji Ali Mirza joined hands to form the Anjuman in Atlanta, GA that eventually led to the creation of Dar-e ‘Abbas. Anjuman-e-Ghamkhwaran-e-Abbas is famous the world over, especially in United States, Pakistan and India for Nohakhwani and Matamdari. Anjuman-e-Ghamkhwaran-e-Abbas is the proprietor of Dar-e ‘Abbas, and primarily responsible for the management and administration of our Imambargah Dar-e ‘Abbas in Atlanta. To that end, an elected Management Committee works tirelessly to not only serve the Imambargah, but also our community.  Additionally, we have multiple volunteers who donate their time, money and energy to achieve our common goal, i.e. Azadari-e-Mazloom-e-Karbala.

Anjuman-e-Ghamkhwaran-e-Abbas Management Committee comprises of Trusties/Patrons, elected for 7 years; and Office Bearers, elected for 2 years. In order to be a Trustee or Office Bearer, an individual needs to be a legal US resident, a paid member of our Anjuman for 5 years, with at least 75% attendance in all programs. There’s no limit to the terms of an elected official. Additionally, the Anjuman has a General Body, comprising of all the members. The General Body is required to meet at least once a year, preferably twice a year, in order to review the state of the Imambargah and Anujuman; and to make any amendments to the constitution.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:

Five Trustees – As of August 14, 2024

Syed Wasi Hyder Zaidi (Founder & CEO) – Elected in 2021 for 7 years

Hasan Afroz Mirza (Founder & CFO) – Elected in 2021 for 7 years

Syed Sajjad Haider Zaidi (Founder) – Elected in 2021 for 5 years

Syed Ali Zia Rizvi (Founder & Secretary) – Elected in 2024 for 7 years

Syed Qamar Iqbal (Agent) – Elected in 2024 for 7 years

Note: The AGA Trustees have staggered tenures, as mentioned in the 4th Amendment of the Constitution. Trustee elections are held every 2 years. After the 4th Amendment, in 2021 Syed Wasi Hyder Zaidi and Hasan Afroz Mirza were elected for 7 years, Syed Sajjad Haider Zaidi was elected for 5 year, Syed Ali Zia Rizvi and Syed Qamar Iqbal were elected for 3 years. In early 2024, Syed Ali Zia Rizvi and Syed Qamar Iqbal were reelected for 7 years. In 2026 Syed Sajjad Haider Zaidi’s tenure will end, and the Trustee elected then will also be elected for the tenure of 7 years. This way, from 2026 all the 5 trustees will have a staggered tenure of 7 years each.

Organizing Committee – Elected For 2 Years (February 2024 to February 2026)

President: Syed Safdar Ali Abedi

General Secretary: Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah Kazmi

Finance Secretary: Syed Ali Jabran Zaidi

Communication Secretary: Syed Jaffar Shah

Joint Secretary: Syed Akbar Ali