The Department of Psychological Guidance and Educational Orientation at University of Alkafeel organized an annual mourning session on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, to commemorate the martyrdom of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him), the standard-bearer of al-Hussein and the quencher of water to the thirsty of Karbala. The session was held at the College of Dentistry building.

    The session was widely attended : college deans , their assistants, department heads, and a number of university professors and administrative and educational staff. The attendees embodied feelings of Husseini loyalty in a moment of remembrance of the heroic and humanitarian stances immortalized by Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him).

   With a blessed recitation of ayats from Glorious Quran, recited by Mr. Muhannad al-Mayali, Director of the Quran Institute , pertinent to the Holy Shrine in Najaf , the session started , then there was a valuable lecture delivered by His Eminence Sayyid Abdul Jabbar Al-Awadi, who addressed the ideological and spiritual dimensions of the personality of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). He noted that his heroism was not limited to the battlefield, but was embodied in absolute loyalty, unique obedience, and unparalleled altruism. The school of al-Abbas (peace be upon him) continues to inspire the free and raise generations on pride and dignity.

    Such is part of a series of cultural and faith-based activities that the university is keen to hold to strengthen religious identity and renew the covenant with the eternal principles of Karbala.