Islamic Personality of the Year Named by Dubai Int’l Quran Award

TEHRAN (IQNA) - The Dubai International Holy Quran Award has declared that UAE's Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, has been named the Islamic personality of the year on the Award's 19th session.

Sheikha Fatima is the first woman to win the annual prestigious award which has been given to 18 different personalities and institutions from around the world in appreciation for their outstanding role in the service of Islam and the Holy Quran since 1997.

In a press conference, Ibrahim Mohammed Bu Melha, head of the award organising committee, who is also an adviser to the ruler of Dubai for cultural and humanitarian affairs, said Sheikha Fatima was not satisfied with a limited role, even if it was noble. "She has dedicated herself to the service of her society."

Bu Melha said modesty, tolerance and openness towards others were the hallmark of the personality of Sheikha Fatima, besides her determination and infinite passion about charitable work inside and outside the UAE.

"She bears in mind the state of women, whether they are mothers, workers, students or housewives. Children also have a special place in her heart, which proves that she is not merely witnessing the country's development, but is an active partner in building it as well."

 Source: uaeinteract.com