On 1 November 2026 (21 Jamadilawal 1448H), fifteen Pahang graduates, among 278 Malaysian graduates, completed their studies at Al-Azhar University, Egypt. They were honoured at the Malaysia Graduates Convocation of Al-Azhar University 2026 (20th edition) held at Manara International Convention Centre, Kuala Kaherah.
The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Prof. Dr. Usamah As-Sayyid Al-Azhar, Minister of Endowments of the Arab Republic of Egypt; Sheikh Aiman Abdul Ghani, Deputy Sheikh ul-Azhar; Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Siddiq Hasan, Rector of Al-Azhar University; Prof. Dr. Nahlah Sabri As-Saidi, Advisor to Sheikh ul-Azhar for International Student Affairs; as well as YB Dato’ Sri Haji Syed Ibrahim bin Syed Ahmad, Chairman of the Committee for Islamic Religious Affairs, Rural Development and Indigenous Peoples of Pahang, and officials from the Malaysian Embassy in Kaherah.
The presence of these dignitaries reflects the state’s continued support for Islamic education development. JAIP congratulates all graduates and hopes the knowledge gained will benefit society and the religion.