Organized by the T\u00fcrkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV), the 10th International Student Symposium has officially concluded.<\/p>\n
Held as part of the Foundation\u2019s 50th anniversary celebrations, this year\u2019s symposium was themed \u201cWaqfs in the Islamic World and the Role of Youth in Promoting Waqf Culture.\u201d The event was hosted in cooperation with Ankara University Faculty of Theology and Ankara Social Sciences University Faculty of Theology, and took place at the TDV Kocatepe Conference Hall in Ankara.<\/p>\n
The two-day symposium brought together numerous local and international students studying across various cities in T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n
A total of 24 students, including 13 international participants, presented academic papers during the event.<\/p>\n
International students attending the symposium stood out in their traditional attire, representing their home countries. The event offered vibrant scenes, with students showcasing cultural diversity and unity through their national dress.<\/p>\n
The symposium, a reflection of T\u00fcrkiye Diyanet Foundation\u2019s (TDV) educational support to students from 114 countries, featured several academic sessions under key themes such as: \u201cWaqfs and the Youth\u2019s Contribution to the Culture of Endowment\u201d, \u201cFrom Past to Present: T\u00fcrkiye Diyanet Foundation\u201d, “Waqfs and Social Responsibility\u201d, \u201cWaqf Activities and Youth\u201d, \u201cWaqfs in the Turkic World\u201d, and\u201cExamples of Waqf Initiatives Around the World.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each session was chaired by field experts and renowned academics.<\/p>\n
The symposium concluded with a closing evaluation session, moderated by \u0130dris Yavuzyi\u011fit, Head of Youth Services at the Presidency of Religious Affairs. Key contributions came from: Assoc. Prof. Hasan Y\u00fccel (Ankara University Faculty of Theology), Assoc. Prof. Fatih \u0130pek (Ankara Social Sciences University Faculty of Theology), and Esen Sezen K\u0131l\u0131\u00e7, Director of Education and Cultural Services at TDV.<\/p>\n
The symposium concluded with the presentation of certificates, gift offerings, and a group photo session.<\/p>\n
The academic papers presented by the students during the event will be compiled and published in a book.<\/p>\n\n\t\t