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| Zoroastrian Community Commemorates Sir H.N. Mody's Generosity to the University on His Birthday |
Every year on October 12, the birthday of Sir Hormusjee N. Mody, the local Zoroastrian community commemorates his generosity to the University by having their priest place a garland of flowers around the bust of Sir H.N. Mody, located inside the Main Building. The bust was presented to HKU on June 17, 2002 by the Zoroastrian Community of Hong Kong to commemorate Sir H.N. Mody, a distinguished Parsi businessman and a renowned philanthropist and benefactor, who made a major donation towards the founding of HKU. |
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The Zoroastrian priest (Ervad) Homyar G. Nasirabadwala, who placed the flower garland on Sir H.N. Mody's bust this year, said: "Sir H.N. Mody was one of the most illustrious and respected members of the Zoroastrian community. He made a considerable fortune from his businesses, but he returned much of it to the land and people that made him successful. To honour this great man I come here every year on this day and bow my head in respect." |
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