Girl students from University of Alkafeel in "My Abaya" Festival held by the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him), on Sunday, 12/22/2024, as part of the activities of the Eleventh Chastity Week, on the occasion of the birth of Lady Fatima Al-Zahra (peace be upon her).

   Their participation was supervised with the Department of Psychological Guidance and Educational Orientation at the university in collaboration with the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him ). Such emphasizes the importance of the role of Muslim women in adhering to Islamic values and emulating the approach of Lady Zahra (peace be upon her) as a symbol of chastity and dignity.

In an atmosphere of faith , spirituality and sincerity, the girl students from the university of Alkafeel who adhered to the Zainabi Abaya, which symbolizes chastity and pride, were honored. This initiative stressed the importance of Islamic identity and the role of university youths in representing the supreme religious values.

     The event, occurred next to the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him), embodied the commitment of the university and the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) to support religious and educational values. The "My Abaya" Festival seeks to solidify the culture of chastity and modesty among young women, and to guide them to the authentic values represented by Lady Zahra (peace be upon her).

    The "My Abaya" Festival is one of the most prominent events of the Chastity Week, which is organized annually by the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him). This week aims to spread the values of chastity and enhance the status of women in Islamic society, by drawing inspiration from the chronicle of the Prophet and the roles of the model women in Islam. The participating students expressed their pride and appreciation for this initiative, which supports their commitment to spiritual and moral values, pointing out the role of such events in building a strong personality capable of contributing to developing the society. The festival received wide acclaim from the organizers and participants, who stressed the importance of continuing these events that contribute to consolidating moral and social values in Iraqi and Islamic society.