President Muizzu Conferred Honorary Doctorate by IIUM
Azizah Iskandar confers an honorary degree upon President Muizzu. | Photo credit: The President’s Office
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu was conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) during a convocation ceremony held today.
The honorary degree was presented by Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah binti Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, in her capacity as the Constitutional Head of IIUM.
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The event took place at IIUM’s main campus, where President Muizzu was welcomed by Her Royal Highness. He signed the Visitors’ Book before taking part in the formal proceedings.
The ceremony began with a grand procession into the main hall, followed by the national anthems of both the Maldives and Malaysia. Her Royal Highness then officially opened the Convocation.
A Laureation Address highlighting President Muizzu’s achievements and contributions was delivered by Prof. Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar, Rector of IIUM.
Following the conferral of the honorary degree, President Muizzu delivered his acceptance remarks and presented a public lecture titled “The Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Developments of Islamic Civilization.”
Members of the Maldivian delegation, including Cabinet Ministers and senior officials, attended the ceremony.
