The Al-Azhar Global Center for Electronic Fatwa is scheduled to hold a graduation ceremony on Tuesday for participants who completed its qualification program for young people preparing for marriage. The event coincides with Al-Azhar’s commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, Mawlid al-Nabawi.
The ceremony will take place at the Al-Fustat Hall at the Al-Azhar Conference Center in Nasr City at 4 p.m., in the presence of a number of Al-Azhar scholars and officials, religious leaders, and experts specializing in family and social affairs.
Al-Azhar’s Marriage Preparation Program
Supporting Family Stability in Egypt
The ceremony is part of the activities of the Al-Azhar Family and Community Awareness Program, implemented by the Al-Azhar Global Center for Electronic Fatwa.
The program reflects Al-Azhar’s continued efforts to strengthen Egyptian families and contribute to building a more cohesive and socially aware community.
Religious, Psychological, and Social Preparation
The program provides young people with knowledge and guidance covering the religious, psychological, social, and medical aspects of married life.
The goal is to help participants better understand marital responsibilities and prepare for building stable families based on affection, mercy, mutual understanding, and responsibility.
Al-Azhar Delegation Arrives in Pakistan for Mawlid Conference
Meanwhile, an Al-Azhar delegation arrived in Lahore, Pakistan, on Monday to participate in the 43rd International Conference on the Prophet’s Birthday.
The delegation includes Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Dayem El-Gendy, Secretary-General of the Islamic Research Academy, and Professor Dr. Abbas Shouman, Secretary-General of the Council of Senior Scholars.
The delegation is visiting Pakistan under the direction of Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb.
Al-Azhar Delegation Welcomed in Lahore
The delegation was received by Professor Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, along with several officials from the organization.
The delegation will participate in the international Mawlid conference scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, corresponding to 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH, in addition to several religious and academic meetings and events.
The visit is scheduled to continue until Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Key Activities of the Al-Azhar Delegation in Pakistan
Graduation Ceremony for Religious Schools
On Monday, the Al-Azhar delegation participated in a graduation ceremony for Pakistan’s religious school system, an educational system focused on pre-university Islamic studies and supervised by Minhaj-ul-Quran International.
Academic and Religious Lectures in Lahore
Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Dayem El-Gendy is scheduled to visit Minhaj University Lahore on Tuesday to deliver a lecture titled “Islamic Sufism as a Way of Life.”
Professor Dr. Abbas Shouman will also deliver a lecture at the Minhaj College for Women.
The delegation will additionally attend a Mawlid al-Nabawi banquet held at the headquarters of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, alongside a number of scholars and religious figures.
Conclusion of the Al-Azhar Delegation’s Visit
The visit will conclude with the Al-Azhar delegation’s participation in the graduation ceremony of Minhaj-ul-Quran Islamic University, which operates under Minhaj-ul-Quran International.
The participation highlights Al-Azhar’s continued commitment to academic and religious dialogue and to strengthening cooperation with Islamic institutions around the world.
When will the Al-Azhar marriage preparation graduation ceremony take place?
The ceremony will take place on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Al-Fustat Hall in the Al-Azhar Conference Center in Nasr City.
What is the goal of Al-Azhar’s marriage preparation program?
The program aims to prepare young people religiously, psychologically, socially, and medically for stable married lives based on affection and mercy.
Why is the Al-Azhar delegation visiting Pakistan?
The delegation is participating in the 43rd International Conference on the Prophet’s Birthday, along with several academic and religious activities.
Who is part of the Al-Azhar delegation to Pakistan?
The delegation includes Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Dayem El-Gendy, Secretary-General of the Islamic Research Academy, and Professor Dr. Abbas Shouman, Secretary-General of the Council of Senior Scholars.
When will the Al-Azhar delegation’s visit to Pakistan end?
The visit is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, August 27, 2026, with participation in the graduation ceremony of Minhaj-ul-Quran Islamic University.
