Doha, August 20 (QNA) - Qatar Foundation's Al-Mujadilah Center, in collaboration with Ajial Educational Center, has wrapped up the first summer camp for girls themed: 'A Heart Pulsing with Faith and a Mind Striving for Excellence'.

The event hosted 16 girls at the first-ever Khawlah Girls Club Summer Camp. It was designed to strengthen their religious connection while fostering intellectual and life skills, appreciation of Islamic values, and authentic Arabic identity and was primarily devoted to girls aged 10-14 years.

"One of Al-Mujadilah's goals is to support Muslim women of all ages, and so it's important that we also focus on girls when designing our offerings”, said Kholood Nooh, Head of Programs at Al-Mujadilah.

As part of its summer offerings, the second edition of Al-Mujadilah's Ri'aya Young Adult Stewardship Program has returned, being delivered in partnership with local and international organizations such as Education Above All's Al Fakhoora program, QF's Akhlaquna, and Paragon Corp, which has expanded Ri'aya's reach.

This year, the program received over 700 applications from Qatar, Indonesia, Nigeria, Germany, and beyond, with 21 girls selected to take part. Concluding on Aug. 23, 2025, the two-week leadership program equips them with the skills to meet the challenges of their generation.

"These collaborations will enhance so many of our goals, serving as a natural next step in the leadership journeys of young Muslim women in Qatar and beyond, including those uprooted from Gaza”, said Mahveen Azam, Policy and Partnerships Manager at Al-Mujadilah.

Additional summer programs 2025 featured an array of religious, developmental, and social initiatives. These included Dr. Hanan Al Qattan's ongoing public lecture series ‘For the Heart that Awakens', as well as ‘Intensive Hifth' classes by Amani Allouh and Tahani Allouh, and the ‘Tatreez: Weaving Heritage' workshop.

This summer also marks a successful 18 months since Al-Mujadilah was established, underscoring its commitment to enhancing Muslim women's Islamic knowledge, participation, and engagement.

Executive Director at Al-Mujadilah, Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui, said: "Al-Mujadilah has now proudly marked more than a year and a half since opening its doors in February 2024.

From the very beginning, our vision has been clear: to create a destination where Muslim women can navigate the complexities of modern life grounded in the guidance of their faith".

"It is important for us to expand Al-Mujadilah's global outreach”, said Dr. Siddiqui. "Enhancing Muslim women's access to quality education and providing spaces, language, and confidence to engage meaningfully in discussions about their lived realities on the world stage is critical to shaping the conversations that will impact their futures”. (QNA)