As part of its commitment to cultural and linguistic identity, and on the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Cihan University-Duhok held a scientific panel discussion on February 21, 2026, under the patronage of Professor Dr. Zirvan Abdulmohsen Asaad, the university president. The event was themed: “Our Language… Our Identity and Existence.”
Participants in the panel discussion included:
1. Professor Dr. Bayez Omar Ahmed (Linguist and Researcher): His paper addressed “The Stages of Mother Language Development in Children.”
2. Mr. Muayad Tayeb Ahmed (Poet and Writer): His presentation focused on “The Role of the Mother Language in Education and Creativity.”
3. Mr. Ismat Khabour (Specialist in Kurdish Language and Literature): He reviewed “The Current State of the Mother Language and the Challenges and Obstacles Facing its Development.”
The session included extensive discussions on the importance of preserving the mother tongue as a fundamental pillar of identity.
Other activities included:
1. A competition was held with the participation of 300 students, focusing on writing the largest number of words in the mother tongue within just 10 minutes, with the aim of enhancing students’ language skills.
2. A select group of mothers who teach at Cihan University-Duhok were honored.
3. An award of appreciation was presented to the prominent writer and linguist, Ahmed Abdullah Zaro, in recognition of his significant role and clear contributions to the Kurdish language.
