Major Milestones

June 26, 2010

Passing of Fajr Javid

May 19, 2011

First Annual Fajr Javid Scholarship (UFT Q26)

June 18, 2011

First Annual Fajr Javid Scholarship & Awards (MCJHS)

June 23, 2011

Memorial Ceremony at PS:221 by fellow students

June 26, 2011

Family announced plan to establish a Foundation in Fajr's memory

August 2011

Establishment of Fajr Memorial Foundation

September 2011

All Female & All Male Swim Lessons launched under trained life guards & instructors

March 2012

Honored by NYPD Desi Society with Humanitarian Award at Golden Terrace Banquet Hall, Queens

April 14, 2012

Awarded by ICNA Relief for Community Service

July 18, 2013

Borough President Helen Marshall & New York Hall of Science honored FMF and declared July 18th 'Fajr's Memorial Day' in Queens, NY

December 12, 2014

FMF received non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status

May 10, 2018

Founder Amna Javid honored at 5th Annual Queens Impact Awards

April 29, 2021

FMF Volunteers honored at Mayoral Service Recognition Program