With More Than 40 Million Students from 60 Countries Participating, Student from...

The Division of Institutes for the Blind, affiliated with the Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced that a student from the Noor Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Karbala has achieved an outstanding accomplishment, securing first place in Iraq and fifth place in the Arab world in the tenth season of the Arab Reading Challenge.

Amer Al-Shammari, head of the division, stated in an interview with the (official website) that "the student Sajjad Hassan Mohammed achieved this remarkable accomplishment following a wide-ranging competition involving more than (40) million students from (60) countries, as part of one of the largest reading initiatives in the Arab world."

He added that "the challenge's final rounds were held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and witnessed broad participation from students, making this achievement a source of pride and honor. It also reflects the student's academic and cultural abilities and potential."

He further noted that "this outstanding performance highlights the importance of providing a supportive educational environment for blind and visually impaired students, while offering them opportunities to develop their talents and showcase their abilities across various fields."

The Imam Hussain Holy Shrine continues to support this group and nurture its talents through the Noor Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Karbala. It also works to provide educational and developmental programmes that contribute to enhancing their abilities and strengthening their participation in local and international events.