In the year of celebration of 100-anniversary of Karol Szymanowski in Poland, the Minister of Culture and Art awarded Farooq a prestigious commemorial medal as a proof of appreciation for introducing the Polish Classical music to the nation.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Karol Szymanowski's birth in Poland, the Minister of Culture and Art recognized Farooq for his role in promoting Polish classical music within the nation.