Scientific Visit of Charastin Institute to Cihan University – Duhok

On Saturday, January 18, Cihan University – Duhok organized a scientific visit under the Scientific Zakat Project, in coordination with the Department of Computer Science, for 50 students from Charastin Institute. During the visit, important information about all departments and colleges of the university was presented. The students were then given a comprehensive tour of the university’s academic departments to familiarize them with the educational environment and available facilities. Afterward, a seminar was delivered by Mr. Bilal Hikmat, providing valuable academic insights to the visiting students. The program also included a visit to the Kurdish House, where its cultural and academic significance was introduced to the distinguished guests. At the conclusion of the visit, a group photo was taken to commemorate the occasion.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Hawar Haval Salih Hawar Haval Salih 1 90
2 Rahwan Mohamad rashed Rahwan Mohamad rashed 1 90
3 Rayan hashim sulaiman Rayan hashim sulaiman 1 90
4 Mohammed shakip sheet mohammed Mohammed shakip sheet mohammed 1 90
5 Khalid Ibrahim Khalaf Jajan Khalid Ibrahim Khalaf Jajan 2 95
6 Hejar Ali Fattah Hejar Ali Fattah 1 90

On September 10, 2026, under the slogan “Zakat of Knowledge is Our Duty,” the Zakat Al-Ilm Organization, in coordination with Cihan Institute of Erbil, organized a seminar delivered by Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachatan titled: “Building a Modern Pedagogical Relationship Between Teachers and Students.” The event was held in the hall of Cihan Institute for the institute’s faculty and students, in the presence of Dr. Ali Karim Al-Zamin, Administrative Director of the Zakat Al-Ilm Organization, and Mr. Hiwa Mohammed, Director of Cihan Institute. During the session, he discussed the role of teachers and effective ways of engaging with students, concluding the seminar with an open Q&A session for the attendees.

On, June 27, 2026, in an academic ceremony attended by the Head of the Department and all faculty members, the “Scientific Zakat” training course titled “Foundation of Microbiology” was successfully concluded. The course was organized and delivered by the faculty members, Asst. Lect. Hozan Qasim and Asst. Lect. Sherwan Hussein.

During the ceremony, certificates of participation were presented to the attendees. Furthermore, the department’s presidency commended the instructors and wished the participants continued success in their educational journey and the development of their practical and hands-on skills.

As part of the ongoing activities of the Technology and Artificial Intelligence Course and within the framework of volunteer services provided by the “Zakāt al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Mr. Bilal Hikmat Rasheed presented a lecture on August 9, 2026. The session focused on the importance of technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on various fields of work, aiming to develop and enhance the skills of the participants, who are staff members of the Khani Cultural and Media Center.