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Under the patronage of the President of the University of Shatrah, Prof. Dr. Basim Abdul-Hussein Jarallah, and on the occasion of National Holy Qur'an Day, the Media and Government Communication Department, in cooperation with the University Guidance Division, held a central ceremony entitled (The Qur'an Is an Identity) on Wednesday 21 January 2026 in the Martyr Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis Hall, attended by teaching and administrative staff and a group of students.
The ceremony included the recitation of a verse from the Wise Remembrance by the reciter Sheikh Ali Al-Khafaji, followed by a speech by the President of the University, as well as a scientific lecture entitled (The Qur'an Is the Spring of Hearts) delivered by Sheikh Dr. Jasim Hammoud, which addressed the lofty status of the Holy Qur'an and its pivotal role in consolidating moral values and Islamic and national identity, and stressed the importance of adhering to its teachings in building the individual and society.
In his speech during the ceremony, the President of the University affirmed that this day represents an annual occasion to strengthen the bond with the Glorious Book of God as a source of guidance and a fundamental pillar for consolidating national and moral identity. He also stressed the importance of the university's role in consolidating the values of moderation and balance, and in making use of Qur'anic occasions to build students' awareness and develop their scientific and intellectual personalities.
