Dept. of Arabic GDC Doda observed UN World Arabic Language Day 2022
BY ABID PAMPORI
Doda::Dept. of Arabic GDC Doda, under the supervision of Principal GDC Doda Dr Attar Singh Kotwal and aegis of IQAC observed UN World Arabic Language Day 2022 with the theme "Contribution of Arabic Language to the World Cultures and Civilizations". Arabic poem recitation competition was held to celebrate the event.
Program began with the introductory cum welcome speech by Dr Anayetullah Wani Nadwi, HOD Arabic GDC Doda. Principal GDC Doda, in his presidential address congratulated the Dept. of Arabic for organizing wonderful program and impressed upon the student community to learn more and more languages. He appreciated the efforts of Deptt. of Arabic for igniting passion and enthusiasm in young brains for this language. Dr Ajaz A Wani, HOD Zoology and Convener IQAC in his speech stressed that Arabic language has great scope at global level as it is the 3rd major language spoken on earth. The official language of 27 countries across the globe is itself an evidence of its wide scope. Being the language of the Quran,Muslims throughout the world learn, love and read this language. Prof. Imteyaz Ahmed from Dept. of Zoology GDC Doda in his remarks about the program congratulated the Dept. of Arabic and emphasized that languages are the windows to civilizations. Learning languages lead to the extraction of gems from the ocean of different cultures and civilizations.
An Arabic Poem recitation competition was the main program of the day. Poems were recited individually as well as groups. Dr Masood Ahmed, Astt. Prof. Dept.of Chemistry, Dr Akhter Hussain, Astt. Prof. Dept.of Urdu and Astt. Prof. Zain Ul Abdeen Banday, HOD Political Science adjudicated the competition. Groups of Dilshada Banoo and Sayer wani got 1st and 2nd prizes whereas Umar Nadeem; Ruqaya Banoo and Usaid bin Ashiq got 1st, 2nd and 3rd as individual participants. Many faculty members namely Prof. Mohd. Ashraf, Dr Mohd Aslam, Prof. Rakesh Kumar, Prof. Syed Kazim, Dr Tasir Sharief Per, Prof. Younis Rashid, Dr Neelam Saba, Dr Allina Kichloo, Dr Safi Mohd Naik, Ms. Sheezan, Dr Munish Thakur and others were present on the occasion. Mr Idrees Falahi from Shivam Channel Doda covered the whole event. Program ended with the vote of thanks by Prof. Zain Ul Abdeen Banday, HOD Political science GDC Doda