HYDERABAD, JANUARY 30, 2025: The prizes were distributed to the participants of the World Arabic Language Day, which was observed on December 18, 2024, at New Government Degree College for Women, Golconda, Hyderabad, on Thursday.
World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on 18 December since 2012. The date coincides with the day in 1973 that the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Arabic as the sixth official language of the Organization.
Osmania University, Head department of Arabic, Chairperson of Board of Studies, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof Syeda Talath Sultana participated as chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Talath Sultana said that the Arabic language is a pillar of the cultural diversity of humanity. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, used daily by more than 400 million people. The Arabic language is important for many reasons, including its religious significance, its role in international trade, and its contributions to science, art, and culture.
Religious significance
* Arabic is the language of the Quran, the holy book of Islam.
* Learning Arabic can help Muslims deepen their connection to the Quran and their religious practices.
* Non-Muslims can learn Arabic to gain insight into Islamic culture and practices.
International trade
* Arabic has been used as a trade language in many parts of the world.
* Knowing Arabic can help people find careers in international trade, business, and more.
Contributions to science, art, and culture
* Arabic has influenced other languages, especially in science, mathematics, and philosophy.
* Arabic calligraphy is an intricate art form that originated in the early Islamic era.
* Arabic scientific texts have contributed to astronomy, medicine, and chemistry.
Official language
* Arabic is the official language of 26 countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Principal T Sree Lakshmi, vice principals NS Rajaneesh and Humena Sayeed, Convenor Nazia Begum, Co-ordinator Md Manzoor Hussain, faculty members Nazia Begum, Bala Srinivas, Sucheta, Jayashree, Saifuddin, junior assistant Gaffar and others also attended the programme.
The winners of World Arabic day competitions include:
Qiraat: Rubeena Khan, BA third year (first prize), Saniya Fatima Bsc third year (second prize) and Ayesha Fatima BSc second year (third prize)
Naat Sharif: Firdouse BSc third year (first), Pasha Bee Zeba B Com second year (second) and Mohammedi Sultana B Com first year (third)
Elocution: Reshma Bhanu B Com second year (first prize), Zareemn Fathima B Com firs year (second prize), Saadiya Fatima B Com third year and Humera Siddiqha B Com second year (third prize)
Quiz: Arshiya Firdous B Com first year (first prize), Rubeena Khan B A third year (second prize) and Mohammedi Mutehara Begum BSc first year (third prize).
Essay Writing: Rubeena Khan BA third year (first prize), Sufura Raheem B Com third year (second prize) and Jehera Raheem B Com second year (third prize)
Calligraphy: Shifa Sultana B com third year (first prize), Reshma Sultana B Com first year (second prize) and Rubeena Khan BA third year (third prize).
In an another programme, the college in collaboration with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) organised one day National webinar on “Financial Education a Life Skills under NEP 2020” by Resource Person Surya Kant Sharma, Senior Consultant AMFI, EX DGM SEBI. HoD Commerce N Jayashree and others also participated.
