The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concludes the events of the ceremony honoring the students of the Ghirass program for literacy and reading and writing education

The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concluded the ceremony honoring the students of the Ghirass program for literacy and reading and writing education.

The Women's Religious Guidance Division, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Holy Shrine in the Sheikh Al-Kulayni Complex, organized the ceremony under the slogan "A Woman Learns...". A society that progresses), as part of the Badr Educational Centers project.

The events were attended by the Deputy Secretary-General of the Holy Shrine, Mr. Muhammad Ali Azhar, and a member of its Board of Directors, Dr. Abbas Al-Dadah Al-Moussawi, along with several academic and official figures.

The ceremony included the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by the reader Ammar Al-Hilli, followed by the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha in memory of the martyrs' souls, then the chanting of the anthem of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine (Melody of Pride). This was followed by a speech from the shrine, delivered by board member Dr. Abbas Al-Dadah Al-Mousawi, who emphasized that the adult education project at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine is rooted in the essence of Islam and reflects its core, providing a second chance for life and the building of a true human being.

The events included a speech by the participants in the program, delivered by Ms. Badr Ali, who emphasized that the opening and continuation of these lessons had a profound impact on the participants' hearts. She pointed out that the program provided them with an opportunity that life circumstances might have prevented them from obtaining in previous years, and she assured them that learning is a right that can begin at any stage of life.

The ceremony included the screening of two short films titled "From Letters to Light" and "Journey of Hope for a Better Future," which addressed the journey of the program's learners and how learning to read and write has been a significant step in their lives, accompanied by determination and challenges in acquiring knowledge. The films also featured interviews with several learners who spoke about their experiences in the program, the lessons they received, and the encouraging environment the project provided, which contributed to their continued learning and overcoming the challenges they faced. Additionally, a poem was recited that expressed the value of knowledge and its impact on human life, delivered by poet Mohammed Al-Yasiri.

At the conclusion of the events, the holy shrine honored the participants in the program. The honors were presented by the Deputy Secretary of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, Mr. Muhammad Ali Azhar, a member of its Board of Directors, Dr. Abbas Al-Dadah Al-Moussawi, and the Assistant Director of Education in Karbala, Dr. Jawad Al-Muslimawi.

The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continues its interest in educational and pedagogical projects aimed at enhancing community education and providing learning opportunities for various groups, especially those who have been deprived of education in previous stages, based on its vision that education is a right for all and that investing in people is one of its priorities.