The first Urdu library in the United States was inaugurated in Elgin

The Al-Khalil Library, the largest Urdu library of its kind, opened to the public on February 16, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Chicago suburb of Elgin.

Hundreds of Books were donated by a number of persons to the newly opened historic Urdu library.
The program has been hosted and arranged by the Center for Urdu Literature in Chicago.
Professor Masroor Qureshi served as the program's moderator. The Event begins with a recitation of the Holy Quran, and then it features poems by Abid Rashid on the Prophet Muhammad.

Sources told the news media that this library has almost Five thousand different Urdu literary works. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by Taufiq Ansari Ahmed, who was the chief guest.

According to Majeed Ullah Khan, the library's founder and president, the institution aims to encourage young people to read books, develop positive thinking, and partake in healthy activities. In honor of his late father, Khalil Ullah Khan, this library was established. In South Asia, he was a renowned academic. He urged the Chicagoland community to put in endless effort to help the library grow.

Majeed Ullah Khan, added that the goal of this Urdu library is to raise the educational level of the pupils by promoting the value of reading in society and extending the tradition of book reading.
Seniors and young readers were quite interested in the varied selection of books on display, and the event was well welcomed.
Books have traditionally served as the foundation for the advancement of information and ideas, according to Taufiq Ansari Ahmed, who gave the opening address. The occasion serves as a reminder of how important the printed word is in forming people's minds and encouraging critical thinking in the fast-paced digital world of today. "Libraries are the heart of any society," he continued.

Teachers, poets, and authors have given the majority of the books contained in this library, which was founded by the library's foundation. Majeed Ullah Khan claims that the library's collection of more than five thousand books includes Urdu works on literature and Poetry, economics, and science in addition to Islamic and religious books. The library will add thousands of books in the coming months.
The opening of the Al-Khalil Library, which has 50,000 books, in the Chicago suburb of Elgin is wonderful news for book lovers since the value of books cannot be overstated, even in this day and age of social media. Since its opening, this unique library has gained popularity throughout the United States.
There is a separate area for reading and conversing, and the library is lovely and large. Books can also be taken home from there. The study culture will be encouraged. The Al-Khalil Library of Urdu opened a book collection of Urdu language and Islamic sources.
Along with publications about many religions and sects, the library also has volumes on literature, sociology, history, and other subjects.
Overview of Organizers Additionally, all cutting-edge facilities based on technology will be offered. There is hope that the local study culture will continue to expand with the introduction of this library.