The College of Engineering and Information Technology, represented by its Dean, Prof. Dr. Ghaida Abdul Hussein Al-Mulla, along with its administrative and academic staff and students, participated in a solidarity rally organized by the University in support of Muslim female students in Azerbaijan and in opposition to restrictions imposed on wearing the hijab in educational institutions.

The rally featured an address by the University President, Prof. Dr. Zainab Al-Sultani, who emphasized the importance of respecting freedom of belief and the practice of religious rituals. She expressed opposition to restricting female students’ right to wear the hijab and stressed the need to safeguard the religious and cultural rights of Muslim women, ensuring that they can continue their educational journey without compromising their convictions or Islamic identity.

The College’s participation reaffirmed its support for the rights of Muslim women and its commitment to respecting religious and cultural identity and safeguarding fundamental freedoms within educational institutions.

#EveryPersonHasAnIdentityAndMyHijabIsMine

Government Media and Communications Division