,Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah
n International Mother Language Day, the Law Department at Cihan University-Slemani discussed the legal and administrative dimensions of the Kurdish language within official institutions
Within the framework of ongoing scientific and academic activities, and to commemorate International Mother Language Day, the Department of Law at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya organized a specialized field workshop titled “The Kurdish Language as a Language of Administrative Writing.” The workshop was held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the university’s seminar hall. The event was attended by the University President, Prof. Dr. Omed Rafiq Fatah, the Vice President, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sadat Abdullah, along with a significant number of faculty members and students.
The panel discussion featured an in-depth analysis of the obstacles and challenges facing the use of the Kurdish language in official institutions generally, and within the Sulaymaniyah Governorate specifically. The topics were presented as follows:
First Topic: Mr. Shaho Osman Karim (Deputy Governor of Sulaymaniyah) presented a comprehensive field assessment regarding “The level of reliance on Kurdish as a language of administrative writing in the institutions of Sulaymaniyah Governorate,” highlighting both the positive and negative aspects of language usage in official correspondence.
Second Topic: Ms. Layla Omar Ali (Head of Sulaymaniyah Municipality) discussed the subject from the perspective of service institutions, focusing on “The role of the Municipality in promoting and developing the standard Kurdish language,” providing live examples from the field.
Third Topic: Dr. Aso Hamashin Abdulkarim (Head of the Law Department) focused on the legal and administrative aspects, elaborating on “The role of administrative authority in prioritizing the Kurdish language as both an official language and a mother tongue,” clarifying the legal responsibilities in this regard.
The panel was moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Ibad Ibrahim Ahmed (Faculty member in the Department of Law).
The workshop concluded with a Q&A session involving the attendees and the presentation of several recommendations aimed at improving the quality of written language in government departments.
Delivering the last lesson in the English language course in Derlok district In line with Cihan University’s commitment to fostering academic and social engagement, the Scientific Zakat Center, in collaboration with the university’s General Education Department and English Language Department, opened an English language course for youths in the Deraluk district. This initiative exemplifies the university’s core values of community service, as the center encourages both instructors and graduates to share their expertise and contribute to the community by undertaking diverse activities, on August 8th, 2024 another lecture was presented, on general culture, which was presented by (Mr.Hejar Ali).
English Department at Cihan University-Duhok concluded the English language course for Hawshke High School students on august 6th, 2024. The course aimed to improve students’ ability to communicate fluently by exposing them to and allowing them to practice a wide range of effective oral expression techniques. Participants were given advise on the most direct and effective techniques to improve their English proficiency. The course also taught students how to use the internet and other modern technology to improve their English language skills.
On the 37th anniversary of the Anfal genocide, third-year students from the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cihan University-Erbil conducted a commemorative seminar at Dunya Mixed Primary School. The event, which took place on Monday 14th April 2025, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Zahraakhan Maroof Taher, was organized as part of Memorial Day activities.
The students were warmly received by Mrs. Parwa Nuraldeen Kaka Mustafa, the school director, The event, held in the school hall, was attended by teachers and students from grades 7 and 8.
The program began with the playing of the Kurdish national anthem, followed by a seminar presented by the Biomedical Sciences Department students. During their presentation, they screened a documentary film highlighting the events of the Anfal campaign—an operation carried out by Ba’athist Iraq from February to September 1988. The event was aimed at suppressing Kurdish resistance and involved the systematic targeting of rural Kurdish communities to eliminate rebel groups and Arabize strategic areas of Kurdistan.
At the conclusion of the event, Mrs. Parwa Nuraldeen Kaka expressed her appreciation to the students for their initiative, noting that the activity served to strengthen national awareness and pride among the younger generation.
On Saturday, October 25th, at 4:00 PM, a concert was held in the “Mohammed Arif Al-Jaziri” Hall under the slogan: (Kurdish singing and world music on one stage). After the success of the Jihan Orchestra, they presented their second performance in Erbil. We need to know if we can also hold this event in Duhok, so that artists and enthusiasts can benefit from it.Young people, teenagers, and even those with no prior experience were able to enjoy this artwork. Therefore, thanks to the readiness of a large number of art lovers and musicians in Duhok, this performance garnered widespread attention and was distinguished by its organization and execution.
On Sunday, 2nd of this month, Cihan Duhok Music Group visited Zanyari Primary School with Cihan Academy-Duhok under the Scientific Zakat Program. In this activity, several beautiful Kurdish songs were performed for the students and staff of the school and then gifts were distributed by the university staff. Finally, a letter of appreciation was presented by the school director to the Presidency of Cihan University-Duhok.
The students of the Translation Department at the College of Languages and Humanities at Erbil International University, on the occasion of World Translation Day, carried out a number of activities such as translating phrases related to puzzles and translating oral challenges for the visit to London.
This seminar was about artificial intelligence in English translation in the present and past eras.
In the past, translating a book required three people working for a week and three days.
The training program on body language and etiquette addresses our daily behavior in government and private sector offices, how to conduct official visits, and leadership.
Following the recommendations of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University–Duhok, the Science Zakat Foundation, in cooperation with the Duhok Directorate of Youth and Sports, launched a free English course for 65 young men and women.
The course started on July 20, 2025, and aims to help participants improve their English for better study and job opportunities.
It is led by Assistant Lecturer Husam Nazar Rashid from the English Department and includes daily lessons for one week, during which different methods of learning English will be clearly explained to the participants
