The Indonesian Students' Union in Egypt organized a graduation ceremony for 1106 Indonesian students who completed their studies at Al-Azhar University. The event took place at the Cairo International Conference Center. Of the graduates, 1087 earned bachelor's degrees, 17 earned master's degrees, and two earned doctoral degrees. A total of 42 students graduated with honors.
Indonesian Ambassador to Egypt Kanchuro Giri Wasisto congratulated the graduates and their families, urging them to continue expanding their knowledge and building professional relationships. He expressed his hope that they would utilize their education to meet the needs of Indonesian society. The ambassador also thanked Al-Azhar's Grand Imam, Ahmed El-Tayeb, and the university's professors for their support and guidance.
The ambassador highlighted a memorandum of understanding between the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs and Al-Azhar University, signed on October 12, 2026. The agreement includes mechanisms for sending Indonesian students to study at Al-Azhar and academic cooperation. He also noted that Al-Azhar has increased the number of scholarships for Indonesian students from 20 to 240.
Al-Azhar's Deputy, Ayman Abdel Ghani, conveyed the Grand Imam's congratulations to the graduates. The Grand Imam urged the graduates to continue seeking knowledge and adhering to Al-Azhar's moderate approach. He expressed his hope that they would be ambassadors of Al-Azhar in Indonesia, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and promoting tolerance.
The top graduate, Lili Nafisa Maharani, who earned a degree in Quranic Sciences and Interpretation, addressed the ceremony. She emphasized the importance of understanding the Quran and applying its teachings in daily life. Maharani, who graduated with a GPA of 95.46, thanked the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo for its support and the student union for organizing the event.
The ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including Dr. Hassan El-Shafei, a member of Al-Azhar's Council of Senior Scholars, and Dr. Abdel Hai Azab, a former president of Al-Azhar University. Several Al-Azhar professors and diplomats were also in attendance.
The graduates' achievement is a testament to the cooperation between Al-Azhar University and the Indonesian government. The event concluded with a sense of accomplishment and a new beginning for the graduates as they embark on their future endeavors.
Key points
- Al-Azhar University graduated 1106 Indonesian students in a ceremony held at the Cairo International Conference Center.
- The graduates included 1087 bachelor's degree holders, 17 master's degree holders, and two doctoral degree holders.
- The Indonesian government and Al-Azhar University have increased cooperation, including a significant increase in scholarships for Indonesian students.
