H.E. Mr. Abdullah bin Omar Al-Tamimi, Director of the Department of Conferences and Seminars at the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA), represented the Academy at the program, “Celebrating World Arabic Language Day at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC),” on January 14, 2024, in Jeddah. The event was organized by the OIC in collaboration with the King Salman International Arabic Language Academy.

H.E. Mr. Hussein Ibrahim Taha, Secretary General of the OIC, inaugurated the event with a speech in which he expressed gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its unwavering support to the OIC. He emphasized the significance of the Arabic language as the language of the Holy Qur’an and its central role in Islamic worship. He also highlighted the importance of celebrating World Arabic Language Day to bolster its presence in regional and international forums.

The celebration featured panel discussions, a poetry session featuring poets from OIC member states, and an exhibition showcasing Arabic poetry. These activities underscored the vital role of the Arabic language in building global civilization.