24 May 2026

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, stated that the University is keen on fostering children’s awareness of Hajj rituals and instilling religious values through interactive activities.

Under the patronage of Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, the Nursery of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education organized a festive day for children on Sunday, 24 May, in celebration of the upcoming Eid al-Adha. The event was held under the supervision of Professor Mohamed Ahmed El-Adawy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs; Professor Reham El-Meligy, Dean of the Faculty; and Professor Wafaa Maher Attia, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy affirmed that the University is committed to organizing educational and awareness programs for children that contribute to building religious and moral awareness from an early age. He noted that such activities reflect the University’s role in community service and environmental development, as well as its efforts to connect children with religious occasions and human values through simplified and interactive educational approaches, as embodied by the Faculty of Early Childhood Education Nursery through its diverse activities.

Professor Mohamed Ahmed El-Adawy praised the educational and recreational activities included in the event, which helped introduce children to the rituals of Hajj and the etiquette of Eid al-Adha in a simple and engaging manner. He emphasized that these activities reflect the educational and community role of the Faculty of Early Childhood Education in developing children’s awareness and instilling positive values through innovative interactive methods.

Professor Reham El-Meligy highlighted the Faculty’s commitment to organizing diverse educational and recreational events that contribute to developing children’s skills and enhancing their understanding of religious occasions in an age-appropriate manner. She noted that the celebration included interactive and artistic activities such as a simulation of Hajj rituals, scientific experiments, and hands-on art activities designed to present concepts in an engaging way.

The celebration also featured musical performances and Eid-themed songs, arts and crafts activities including making “Eid sheep” models, as well as intelligence games and puzzles. Gifts were distributed to the children, in addition to storytelling sessions and puppet theatre performances highlighting the values and meanings of Eid al-Adha.

The event was attended by Professor Manal Anwar, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; Ms. Marwa Jaafar, Nursery Director; a group of faculty members and their assistants; nursery teachers; university staff; and a large number of kindergarten and school children along with their parents.