International Islamic University contests end

Islamabad

An event of more than 40 curricular activities and sports competitions, SPECTRA 15, concluded here at the International Islamic University (IIU).

The concluding ceremony of the event was dedicated to the victims of the last year carnage at the Army Public School Peshawar.

Students and the IIU leadership paid homage to the martyrs of Peshawar, while documentaries, stage plays were organized in the concluding ceremony to pay tributes to the students and teachers of Peshawar.

A documentary tilted “black day” and a stage play with same title by the media and communication studies students left people saddened on the unfortunate carnage, while prayers were also made for the eternal peace of the souls of carnage.

Addressing the concluding ceremony as chief guest, IIU Rector Dr. Masoom Yasinzai said that there is no place for terrorism in Islam. “Today we gathered to condemn the inhuman act which occurred on the same day last year” he added. He furthered that Islam is religion of peace and IIU is focused on disseminating the true message of Islam. He stressed that students must decorate personalities with an amalgamation of world and religion and IIU strives to provide an ideal milieu of learning where students can acquire quality education integrated with teachings of Islam. The rector also encouraged the students who won positions in the different categories of the mega event and termed them as an omen of bright future of Muslim Ummah.

Dr. Muhammad Bashir Khan, the acting president of the university said that the martyrs of Peshawar are still alive in our hearts and memories, and nation is proud of their sacrifice. He was of the view that violent attitudes can be dealt with the implantation of Islam’s message of tranquility adding that universities could play pivotal role in this regard. Dr. Bashir also lauded the participation of a large number of students in the SPECTRA activities.

Dr. Hafiz Abid Masood, the chief organiser and the Students Advisor dedicated the SPECTRA event to the martyrs of Peshawar in his speech. He said that nation is united against the terrorism while saying that the SPECTRA ceremony is omen of that unity.

Winner students of various competitions of the SPECTRA event were awarded certificates and prizes by the Rector and the Acting President.

The ceremony was also attended by Additional Students advisor Dr. Abdul Qadir Haroon, deans of the university and Heads of departments.