Shirin Khidr, from Syria, has academic interests which range from architectural and archaeological studies to gender studies. Her personal interests include reading, music and cinema.

“This course is very intensive and challenging but the most important thing is that this course is very much needed, not only for Muslims, but for all people who are interested in Muslim cultures. I felt that I was very much welcome at AKU-ISMC and very much encouraged as if I were in a caring family.”