Kufa:The 14th cultural season of Kufa Mosque is being highlighted as a significant event for boosting cultural and intellectual awareness among university students, with the Iraqi Media Network emphasizing its importance. The Kufa Mosque Secretariat has announced a program of 12 lectures by professors from the religious seminary.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Dr. Awsam Majid Ghanem from the Iraqi Media Network Board of Trustees underscored the network’s dedication to participating in this event, which serves as a cultural landmark at both the provincial and national levels. Ghanem highlighted that the event is particularly focused on university students, who are at a pivotal stage in developing their cultural knowledge and intellectual awareness.

Ghanem further explained that the cultural season plays a role in nurturing the intellectual growth of Muslim youth by reinforcing the cultural, intellectual, religious, and ethical foundations of society. He noted the current societal phase of cultural interaction and change, which necessitates official efforts to reintroduce authentic culture to younger generations.

Jassim Mohammed Abboud, head of the Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department, stated that the cultural season aims to enhance students’ spiritual and psychological well-being through its activities. This year’s program includes lectures offering educational, psychological, and religious guidance, with a focus on connecting students to the principles of Islam as taught by Ahl al-Bayt.

The season also features a competition based on Imam Ali’s letter to Malik al-Ashtar, providing insights into public policymaking and core values. Abboud noted plans to expand the cultural season’s reach to other provinces, with lectures scheduled in Baghdad, Basra, and Samawah, demonstrating the secretariat’s commitment to guiding students towards intellectual and educational growth.