Urdu was brought to Mauritius by Indian immigrants and developed as an important language of religious education and cultural expression within the Muslim community. Taught in primary schools since 1953 and later in secondary schools, it is today offered up to B.A. (Hons) level, reflecting both government support and community commitment.
To promote Urdu beyond religious use and encourage scholarship and creativity, the National Urdu Institute was established on 18 September 1970 through the initiative of late Professor Athar Parwez of Aligarh Muslim University and Mr Enayat H. Edun, with the support of prominent Mauritian leaders.
The late Hon. Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed was its first patron, while Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the first Prime Minister of Mauritius, served as chief patron, marking a new chapter in the advancement of Urdu in Mauritius.
The Urdu language and its cultural heritage. It works to encourage the use of Urdu in both spoken and written forms and to strengthen friendship and understanding among Urdu-speaking communities worldwide.
Through educational, cultural, and literary initiatives, the Union supports linguistic development, cultural exchange, and intercultural harmony. It organises seminars, debates, poetry recitations (Mushaira), Ghazals, Qawwali programmes, and other Urdu literary activities in Mauritius and internationally.
The Union also promotes the publication, exchange, and distribution of Urdu books, magazines, newspapers, and calligraphic works, and collaborates with local and international organisations to achieve its objectives.
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