District95 Egypt and Jordan
CULTURAL SEMINAR.

On Saturday, December 7, 2024
The second Book Club meeting for the 2024-2025 year, themed
“HeartBeating with Humanity,” was convened by the IWC of New Cairo,
under the leadership of Ms. Lina Shaker, in partnership with the IWC of
Nasr City, chaired by Mrs. Mona Al Gimiee. The distinguished Dr. Reem
Bassiouni was invited to discuss her literary works, which include
*Mario & Abu Al-Abbas*, and *The Diver*.

The primary focus of the discussion was the life of Imam Abu Hamid
Al-Ghazali, a significant figure of his time and a respected Muslim
scholar and philosopher of the fifth century AH. The narrative examined
his journey from his birthplace in Tus, Persia, to his appointment as
the Imam of Baghdad, exploring the questions and challenges he faced
that influenced his intellectual progression.

The meeting was honored by the presence of Mrs. Awatif Al-Nasharti,
Extension Chairman of District 95, and Mrs. Siham El Gohary, Past Board
of Directors member of the IIW
 Additionally, Book Club members, their guests, and Mr. Helmy Al-Saeed,
Past President of the Nasr City Rotary Club, along with several members
of the Rotary Club, were in attendance.

After this insightful session, a symbolic gift was presented to the
author, along with a commemorative token for all attendees, marking the
tenth anniversary of the Book Club, which was founded in 2015 by Mrs.
Nihal ElBakry, the Past Deputy National Representative and Past
President of the IWC of New Cairo.