With the Participation of Colleges from the University of Diyala

The College of Education for Humanities Hosts a Competition in Classical Arabic Poetry and Event Moderation

Under the patronage of the President of the University of Diyala, Professor Dr. Tahseen Hussein Mubarak, and under the supervision of the Director of the Student Activities Department, Assistant Professor Dr. Samir Sabri Hassan, the College of Education for Humanities hosted a competition in Classical Arabic Poetry and Event Moderation, featuring participants from various colleges across the University of Diyala.The competition—judged and evaluated by a panel comprising Professor Dr. Iyad Abdul-Wadoud Othman, Professor Dr. Alaa Hussein Aliwi, Lecturer Dr. Amjad Mahmoud Shukr, and Lecturer Dr. Mohammed Jamil—aimed to discover and encourage promising student talent, elevate the literary and cultural standards of the students, and strengthen the presence of Classical Arabic within university activities. These efforts contribute to consolidating cultural and creative identity while developing skills in public speaking and literary expression.The competition concluded with student Ahmed Safaa Taha, from the Department of Arabic Language, winning the Classical Arabic Poetry category. Meanwhile, student Maimouna Kamal Ali, from the same department, secured second place in the Event Moderation category—an achievement that reflects the exceptional literary and creative talents and potential possessed by the college’s students. The Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Luay Sihoud Al-Tamimi, emphasized that this event is part of the College’s broader strategy to strengthen cooperation and communication among the university’s various faculties. It aims to foster students’ literary and cultural talents, providing them with a platform to showcase their creative abilities—such as composing and reciting classical Arabic poetry or moderating events—thereby encouraging their active participation in university life.This competition aligns with the fourth Sustainable Development Goal (Quality Education) by supporting student creativity, cultivating literary and cultural aptitude, enhancing linguistic and expressive skills, and fostering a university environment that inspires learning and excellence.