Scientific and Humanitarian Activities by the Organization’s Branches in Asia & Africa Reflecting the Universality of Its Message and Moderate Approach
In a Ramadan atmosphere filled with faith and compassion, and in celebration of the International Day of al-Azhar ash-Sharif, which falls on the seventh day of the blessed month of Ramadan, the branches of the World Organization for al-Azhar Graduates, in several countries, organized diverse events combining official celebrations, humanitarian activities, and scholarly gatherings. The scene reflected the depth of al-Azhar’s presence in the hearts of Muslims as a beacon of knowledge and moderation throughout the ages.
In Pakistan, a grand official ceremony was held, attended by scholars, graduates, and members of the community. Dr. Abdul Aziz Mahmoud al-Azhari, President of the branch, affirmed that al-Azhar ash-Sharif is not merely an educational institution, but a global center that harmoniously combines religious and worldly sciences, carrying throughout its history a message of moderation that is greatly needed in our contemporary reality.
He highlighted the distinctive Azhari curriculum, which allows students to combine modern specializations such as medicine and engineering with memorizing the Holy Quran and studying Islamic sciences, creating a balanced model that integrates academic excellence with spiritual development.
In India, the branch organized a celebration alongside humanitarian activities, including distributing aid to those most in need, embodying the community role of al-Azhar graduates and the expansion of its humanitarian message, which blends knowledge with action, something that gives this day a special presence in the hearts of Muslims.
In Bangladesh, the branch’s members expressed their pride in their affiliation to al-Azhar institution. Hajj Sufi Mohammad Mizan ar-Rahman, President of the branch, affirmed that celebrating the International Day of al-Azhar embodies the deep bond between Muslims and this esteemed institution, which has produced generations of scholars and contributed to spreading the values of tolerance and moderation. He noted that this day represents an annual occasion to renew commitment to its moderate approach, which has established the concepts of coexistence and peace, and has granted al-Azhar a firmly established status as a scientific and spiritual reference for Muslims worldwide.
In Brunei, the branch organized a celebratory gathering where graduates expressed their pride in their association with this great scholarly institution, affirming that marking this occasion reflects the global reach of al-Azhar’s message and the unity of its methodology among graduates across the world, and that it will remain a beacon for spreading the values of moderation.
In Somalia, the branch held a collective Iftar alongside the International Day celebration, in an atmosphere of faith, love, and compassion, accompanied by the distribution of humanitarian aid to those in need. Attendees expressed their pleasure and gratitude for the scientific and humanitarian efforts of al-Azhar and its bodies, praising its role in spreading the authentic knowledge and reinforcing the values of fraternity and solidarity.
These events, spanning across their various geographic locations, confirm that the International Day of al-Azhar ash-Sharif has become an annual occasion on which Muslims renew their connection to this esteemed institution, one that has preserved Islamic identity and spread the moderate approach, explaining its deep presence in the Islamic consciousness from East to West.
The branches of the World Organization for al-Azhar Graduates around the world continue their celebrations of this occasion, reaffirming the universality of al-Azhar ash-Sharif’s message and its scholarly and humanitarian role as a beacon of knowledge and peace.
