The brain behind it was Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed, one of the most renowned Unani practitioners of his day. A famous philanthropist, the Hakeem’s main intention was to break away from the old tradition and bring in a new way of practice.
The charitable Hakeem Abdul Majeed showed the world that humanity is indeed capable of great good. He wanted the masses to benefit from the time-tested efficacy of Unani medicines and thought it necessary to manufacture Unani drugs on a larger scale to achieve his end.
No wonder, then that the name he gave to his new venture was “Hamdard”, meaning ‘sympathy for all and sharing of pain’.
True to its name and the originator’s intentions, Hamdard was fully committed to quality and compliance and met the highest quality standards. It began to thrive and grow totally driven by quality and perfection.
Unfortunately Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed passed away in 1922 and could not see his efforts take a multidimensional shape under the able leadership of his illustrious son- Hakeem Abdul Hameed.
Hamdard Legacy
Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed
Old and traditional yet warm and friendly, energetic yet sensitive, Hamdard is the reflection of the exemplary life of Hakeem Abdul Hameed. Through unending perseverance, imagination, innovation and a strong will to adapt to the times, he brought the dynamism of a new age to the philosophy and operation of Hamdard. Their pool of medical experts with extreme caliber pushed the organization forward with ever evolving innovations. As a result not only did Hamdard become a premier pharmaceutical house but also today represents our nation on a global medicinal platform.
Hakeem Abdul Hameed revived Unani at a time when it had stagnated beyond belief. Not restricting himself to innumerable contributions to the field of Unani medicine, he is also credited with preparing a definitive edition of Ibn Sina's al-Qanum fil-tibb and translating it into English. This work advanced under his supervision for over 4 decades. For his contribution, he won accolades from all over the globe. He is also the recipient of the Padma Shri & the Padma Bhushan.
Today Hamdard Foods India takes the crown as one of India’s leading Health and Wellness company, with a portfolio of over 600 natural and herb based products, this organization still rules Indian hearts.
As pioneers amongst Indian companies, Hamdard sees tremendous value in investing in research & development (R&D). Our early investments in R&D, enabled us to become a key differentiator and develop a basket of robust products for diverse markets across the world. Hamdard constantly undertakes pharmacological studies on herbs to revive, test and make old formulations more effective.
With three manufacturing units located in India at Manesar (Haryana), Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) and Okhla (Delhi); Hamdard has one of the largest Unani, ISO 9001-2008, HACCP and GMP certified facilities in the world. RoohAfza manufacturing unit at Manesar Haryana has successfully been audited for compliance by USFDA. Hamdard markets its products across India with a 300 strong sales team and a network that covers over 5,00,000 outlets.
Hamdard has an unwavering belief that man's quest for knowledge would one day, result in man's conquest of nature promising to the mankind a happier world and a society, free of disease, infirmity, superstition, illiteracy and poverty. All the people at Hamdard believe that doing good not only feels good, it also leads to more good.
Key Milestones
Gaining health is a matter of time, but sometimes it is also a matter of opportunity.
Over the years, we have learnt and relearnt and achieved quite a few feats.
Legacy
1906
Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed established a small Unani clinic in the historic Old Delhi to provide access of Unani medicines to a large number of people .His fledgling venture was named “Hamdard”, meaning ‘sympathy for all and sharing of pain’.
1907
Roohafza Developed
1931-32
Hamdarde-e-Sehat, a journal to create health awareness launched
1953
All-India Unani Tibbi Conference founded to promote Unani system
1962
Institute of History of Medicine and Medical Research(IHMMR) set up to promote research in Unani.
"Hamdard National Foundation, India" founded to drive CSR initiatives of Hamdard
1965
"Padma Shree" Awarded to Hakeem Saheb by Govt. of India
HAMDARD RESEARCH CLINIC & NURSNG HOME inaugrated by Prime Minister, Lal Bahdur Shastri, at Asaf Ali Road to provide quality healthcare to masses
1969
Hakeem Abdul Hameed appointed Member - Governing body of Central Council for Research in Indian Medicine and Homeopathy
Ghalib Academy, the sociocultural center inaugrated by Vice-President, Dr. Zakir Hussain
1970
Institute of History of Medicine and Medical Research (IHMMR) is inaugrated by Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi
1970-73
Modern production facility commissioned at Ghaziabad
1972
HAMDARD COLLEGE OF PHARMACY set up at IHMMR campus
1981
Hamdard Education Society set up to promote education amongst marginalized sections of society
1984
Majeedia Hospital inaugrated & dedicated by Finance Minister, Dr. Pranab Mukherjee to the nation to provide quality OPD & IPD care.
1989
Jamia Hamdard University set up and got a' Deeemed University' status
1992
"Padma Bhushan" awarded to Hakeem Abdul Hameed in recognition of his exemplary service to mankind
2012
Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research(HIMSR) founded in Jamia Hamdard University to offer quality medical education
2014
Hamdard's manufacturing facility at Manesar gets US FDA certification
What comes from the heart goes to the heart.
'Hamdard' - A companion in pain' and 'sympathiser in suffering.
Hamdard, meaning ‘companion in suffering’ was started as a small clinic in undivided India in the year 1906 by Hakeem Hafiz Abdul Majeed. Hamdard grew into a household name under the noble vision of renowned Unani physician Hakeem Abdul Hameed, who transformed it into a multi-dimensional and internationally respected organisation.
Today, Hamdard has become a unique model of business, which extends its charity work and education services under the aegis of Hamdard National Foundation (HECA). Hamdard is also a responsible business. A significant chunk of our profit is used for CSR activities.
Hamdard is known for the huge trust that it evokes in consumers’ minds, and RoohAfza which was introduced in 1907 has become synonymous with Hamdard.
It is the favourite drink of millions & is aptly called ‘The Drink of India’. It stands tall in the food category as a proud Indian brand that withstood the test of time for over a century.
The mother brand and its extensions ensure that there is a RoohAfza offering for every age. Irrespective of the demography or cultural profile one belongs to our possesses, RoohAfza is everyone’s favourite.
Hamdard Foods India is now expanding its product portfolio by introducing new products and formats, extending its popular brand into newer segments. RoohAfza is present in every Indian household, and enjoys tremendous brand love, represented in the form of excessive recipes and innovations.
