District 95 Egypt and Jordan
Book Club Meeting(Cultural Seminar)

On Sunday, January 19, 2025, the third book club meeting for the
2024-2025 year was held under the theme “Heartbeat of Humanity.””
This event was organized by  Inner Wheel Club (IWC) of New Cairo, led by
Miss Lina Shaker, in collaboration with the IWC of Nasr City, under the
leadership of Mrs. Jihan Fahim.

The meeting featured renowned writer and consultant Ashraf El Ashmawy,
who discussed his novella Births of the Zoo.” This unique literary work
comprises three short novellas that address pressing societal issues
such as corruption, unemployment, and nepotism. Through his
thought-provoking storytelling, the author uses literature as a lens to
expose the harsh realities and complexities of these challenges.

The event was honored by the presence of several distinguished guests,
including Mrs. Omnia Hanna, the Honorary Secretary of District 95; Mrs.
Siham Al-Gohary, a former member of the Inner Wheel International Board
of Directors; Mrs. Dina Nashed, Past Assistant Governor of Rotary; Dr.
Hassan Shaker, Past President; and Mr. Hilmy Al-Saeed, Past President of
the Nasr City Rotary Club. Several Rotary Club members also attended,
enriching the event with their engagement.

During the meeting, Ms. Lina Shaker, President of the New Cairo Club,
along with Mrs. Siham Al-Gohary and Mrs. Nihal Elbakry presented Mrs.
Manuel El-Wakeel with the Inner Wheel pin, officially welcoming her as a
member of the New Cairo Club.

To commemorate the occasion, a symbolic gift was presented to Ashraf El
Ashmawy, and special gifts were distributed to all attendees in
celebration of the book club’s ten-year anniversary, marking its
establishment in 2015. The event concluded with a shared sense of
camaraderie, inspiration, and a commitment to fostering dialogue through
literature.

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