World Unani Day is celebrated as the Islamic Unani system of medicine. This day is celebrated on 11th February, which is the birthday of Hakim Ajmal Khan, the leading renowned doctor of Unani medicine in India. Below, we look at this year’s theme, the history of World Unani Day, its significance and important facts about Ajmal Khan.
World Unani Day: Significance
World Unani Day is significant in that it creates awareness about the potential of Unani medicine in global healthcare. It also pays tribute to Hakim Ajmal Khan for the further development of the Unani system.
History of Unani Medicine and Ajmal Khan
The Unani system treats patients on the basis of body fluids, phlegm, blood, yellow bile and black bile. These are the four humors present in the body, which are associated with the natural elements of earth, air, fire and water. This theory was developed in Greece by Hippocrates and the Greek name literally means “Greek.” The system was further developed by Arab and Persian physicians or hakims and became the traditional medicine of Islam.
In India, Hakim Ajmal Khan revived and popularized the Unani system. He also built Central College, Tibbia College and Hindustani Dwarkhana in Delhi. These are the three major institutes for research on Unani medicine. He is one of the founders of the prestigious Jamia Millia Islamia University and a founding member and president of the All India Muslim League.
The Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH designated February 11, Khan’s birthday, as World Unani Day. The first Unani Day was celebrated in 2017 at the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM), Hyderabad.
Unani Day 2022 Theme
The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, Ministry of AYUSH, will organize an International Conference on Unani Medicine on February 10 and 11. The theme of the conference is “Diet and Nutrition in Unani Medicine for Good Health and Wellness”.
The topic will focus on the importance of diet as our source of energy and on maintaining our body by strengthening our immunity. The conference will address the potential of Unani Medicine to help India achieve Sustainable Development Goal-3, which is a healthy life and well-being for all.
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