Special Events
Dar Al Zahra Mid-Term Exams
Dar Al Zahra students are putting in the effort for their mid-term exams – it's impressive to see their hard work and dedication.
Sayyeda Fatima's (s.a) Blessings At Dar Al Zahra
Dar Al Zahra Schools observed the celebrations on account of the birth anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahra (s.a) with a meaningful ceremony for Buloogh girls & Annual function. The event was a source of inspiration, denoting the girls' spiritual growth and happiness. May we all be guided by the teachings and example of this Noble Lady. The annual function included recognizing academic excellence with gifts: gold earrings for Primary 6 girls, bicycles for Primary 6 boys, and Intermediate 3 (grade 9) students with laptops for high achievers.
A Day of Fun and Learning!
Our primary students had a blast at our exciting ECD Play Day! We set up a variety of engaging corners to spark their curiosity and creativity.
Puppet and Story Corner (English): Immersed in imaginative storytelling and language learning.
Game Corner (Sports): Engaged in active play and friendly competition.
Block and Puzzle Corner (Math): Developed problem-solving skills and spatial awareness.
Sand Play Therapy: Expressed themselves creatively and relaxed through sensory play.
Art and Craft (Creativity): Unleashed their artistic talents and explored different mediums.
Swings (Physical Movement): Enjoyed the thrill of outdoor play and physical exercise.
Science Corner (Science): Discovered the wonders of the natural world through hands-on experiments.
Brain Gym (IQ & Critical Thinking): Stimulated their minds with challenging puzzles and brain teasers.
Admission 2024-2025
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Celebrating Eid!
This year's Eid celebration was extra special for our students! We wanted to add to the festive spirit and went beyond our usual cash gifts. Instead, we provided brand-new clothes for our students to wear on Eid!
Primary school girls received beautiful dresses, while senior girls were delighted with traditional Abayas, and the boys weren't left out – they each got a long robe (Dishdasha) to complete their Eid outfit.
We hope you all had a wonderful Eid!
A Momentous Day at The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (a.s.)!
Our students participated in a special ceremony at the حرم الإمام علي (عليه السلام) [Haram of Imam Ali (a.s.)] to celebrate both بلوغ [bulugh] (coming of age) for boys and girls, as well as graduation ceremony grade 12-class of 2023.
The ceremony at the حرم [Haram] was a beautiful and spiritual way to mark these important milestones in our students' lives. It was followed by a motivational Visit to The Central Office of His Eminence The Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Basheer Hussein Al-Najafy (May Allah Prolong His Life).
To conclude this momentous day, we returned to school for a joyous celebration filled with fun and festivities. We were also honored to distribute laptops to our high-achieving students in the board exams (grades 6 & 9), recognizing their hard work and dedication.
Congratulations to all of our students on their achievements!
Dar Al Zahra mid-term exams
Dar Al Zahra students are diligently tackling their mid-term exams, showcasing their hard work and dedication to their studies.
Dar Al Zahra Schools celebrated the birth of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahra (s.a)
Dar Al Zahra Schools celebrated the birth of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahra (s.a) with a beautiful ceremony for the Buloogh girls, featuring a soul-stirring nasheed performance by Al-Hajj Nazar Al-Qatari. Witnessing the girls' delight and spiritual enrichment was truly uplifting. May we continue to walk in the footsteps of this exemplary lady. We are deeply grateful for your esteemed presence, Sheikh Ali Al-Najafi, Al-Hajj Ahmed Daya, and Al-Hajj Nazar Al-Qatari on this momentous occasion, our 16th anniversary.
School Distribution Complete: All Students Now Have Uniforms, Stationery, Sportswear, Shoes, and Water Bottles.
Dar Al Zahra School is delighted to share that the distribution of school uniforms, sportswear, shoes, and water bottles to all students has been successfully completed, and we are immensely grateful to everyone who has contributed to making it a reality. By providing students with uniforms, water bottles, sportswear, and shoes, we are helping to create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment. Uniforms promote a sense of community and belonging, while water bottles encourage students to stay hydrated and less use of plastic and sportswear helps students to stay active. Shoes are essential for ensuring that students can safely and comfortably participate in all aspects of school life. Stationery can be a valuable tool for students to help them learn, succeed, and be creative.
Sponsor an Orphan's Education 2023-2024
Education can help orphans break the cycle of poverty, uplift their families, get better job opportunities, and build a better future for themselves. When you sponsor an orphan's education, you are not just giving them a chance to learn. You are showing them that they are not alone and that someone cares about them. Sponsoring an orphan's education is a way to change a child's life.
Results Celebrated, Fun Unleashed! Boys and Girls School Thrives at DAZ Mall
After eagerly awaiting their results, the students were overjoyed to finally receive them. With their hard work paying off. Boys and girls school had a blast at DAZ Mall this year It was a day filled with non-stop fun, activities, and incredible shopping.
Final Exams Have Begun…
Good luck to all the students taking their exams! May your hard work and preparation lead you to great achievements and outstanding results.
Unveiling Brilliance: DAZ Science Fair
Step into the world of budding scientists and inquisitive minds as DAZ intermediate and preparatory students (grade 7-12) take center stage at their annual science fair. This exciting event showcased the wonders of scientific exploration and the imaginative projects created by these young scholars. From innovative experiments to captivating demonstrations, the intermediate science fair is a testament to the creativity and intellectual growth of these aspiring scientists.
The Inspiring: Sensory Room
The new facility, the sensory room, provides students with a therapeutic space to help them calm and focus themselves so they can be better prepared for learning and interacting with others. It is a safe place for these love-deprived students to grow as whole individuals. The room consists of a sensory wall, life skills section, a calm-down corner, messy art, exploring emotions, and a role-free play area.
Dar-Al-Zahra Mall
Dar al Zahra mall is a set up for the students to shop with point based currency system. The students will earn points on the basis of their academic performance, attendance, discipline, and behavior. The main objective for the mall is to have positive reinforcement and rewards for our students that are measurable and comprises of a variety of items including food, stationery, household utensils & equipment, clothing, sanitary products, electronics, and sports gear.
Admissions 2022-2023
Admissions for the academic year 2022-2023 for primary 1 orphan students as well as other classes are going on at the school. Join us to follow the footsteps of our imam Ali (a.s), by taking care of the orphans in need in the city of Najaf, Iraq.
The orphan education sponsorship is USD 100 per month. The sponsorship covers the orphan's education, uniform, textbooks, stationery, transport, medical, breakfast, and lunch. Additionally, a sponsor is provided with a payment receipt, student profile, and monthly updates on the sponsored students' academic performance. Contact us for more details.
Back To School Shopping
This School year sponsor for an orphan what you will give your child!
Our children are lucky to have parents who worry about their basic necessities. However, for most orphans having access to education is a struggle, and getting ready with supplies is an impossibility.
Kindly help us sponsor uniforms, shoes, sports uniforms & shoes, stationary, and school bags for October. Contact us for more details.
A Second Clinic Is Inaugurated At The Girls School
With the grace of Allah (SWT), we have inaugurated a second clinic in the girls’ schools. The new clinic is being run by a female doctor serving our young orphan girls.
Mahe Ramadan Relief - Food Distribution 1443AH (2022)
Dar Al-Zahra are packing food parcels to be distributed to the students as well as underprivileged families in the month of Ramadhan.
Total food packages distributed - 1442 AH (2021): 5,100 packages
Total food kilogram distributed - 1442 AH (2021): 232,700 kg
Share your iftar with the deserving families in the holy city of Imam Ali (a.s), Najaf al Ashraf, Iraq.
We Are Back Face To Face
With your generous donation and support the DAZ team once again welcomes students for the exciting year of 2021-22.
It is a true privilege to have the opportunity to educate and improve orphans’ lives in Najaf and we want to thank all our sponsors and donors for their continued support in assisting us to educate the orphans of Najaf, Iraq.
Mahe Ramadhan Quran Competition Awards Ceremony
Dar al Zahra schools held Quran Competition during the month of Ramadhan 1442 AH – 2021. The competition was categorized class wise and was judged by the Quran teachers respectively.
On 20th May, Students and their guardians attended the Award Ceremony at the school. The program started with the Holy Quran recitation, Nasheed by students, speech by Sheikh Ali Najafi and awards were distributed to the winners as well as all the participants.
Mahe Ramadhan Relief - Food Distribution 1442AH (2021)
Total food packages distributed: 5,100 packages
Total food kilogram distributed: 232,700 kg
Welcome Back To School
After months of distance learning Dar al Zahra team welcomes back students in campus for an exciting new academic year 2020-2021.
This school year begins with some unique challenges for students, guardians, and staff. To make the best out of this academic year, Dar al Zahra has adopted blended learning where students attend three days on campus & three days of distance learning.
Dar al Zahra schools will continue to implement COVID-19 Ministry protocols for the 2020-2021 school year to provide children and staff with the safest environment possible. Entrance sanitization booth, temperature checks will be taken at both the schools, and mask and social distance is being implemented throughout the day.
Admissions 2020-2021
Admissions 2020-2021 for Primary 1 orphan students is going on at the school accordingly with Covid-19 precautions and continued sanitization of the premises. We continue to closely monitor information provided by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education and follow for the safety of our children and staff.
Make Ramadan Relief - Food Distribution 1441 AH (2020)
The CoronaVirus pandemic has brought about challenging times for Muslims globally and especially for the people of Iraq who are facing extreme curfews. Unfortunately prices of food has risen and the population cannot meet their ends. Therefore, Dar al Zahra considers this as a duty to help our Mo'mineen at this time of crisis, especially as the month of Mahe Ramadhan approaches.
Therefore, we increased our target to 4,000 Food basket to be distributed in Najaf including Dar al Zahra students, Staff, Houza students (Toloba), Poor and Needy. Our Food Basket will include (Rice 15 KG, Oil 5 LTRS, Lentils 10 KG, Sugar 10 KG and Tomato Paste 2 TIN(Big)). A Food basket will cost USD 50, Equivalent GBP 40, CAD 70. This will help sustain a family for approximately one Month.
On behalf of Dar al Zahra we would like to request you for donation to support the needy in Iraq. We pray to Almighty [swt] to grant us the opportunity to serve for His sake till our last breath.
Dar al Zahra Online Classes
Dar al Zahra schools continue studies from 14th March via telegram channels for all the classes from Primary 1 to Preparatory 6. A timetable has been prepared for each class and the teachers post the lessons & homework accordingly. With the assistance of the mothers, our students complete the lessons and send the homework to the teacher online. Alhamdulillah, the first week of online studies via telegram is completed. 97% of the students in the boys' school and 83% of the students in the girls' school participated in the online classes.
Winter Drive Year 2019-20
The weather in Iraq is starting to become chilly. We can finally say that winter has arrived!!. For most of us, winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth. But once think about those lesser fortunate people, who have no shelter, no blanket, no shoes and no warm clothes.
With your sponsorship the children of Dar al Zahra are given sweater and heater to keep warm during low temperatures.
New Academic Year 2019-20
Welcome to Dar al Zahra Charitable Schools' New Academic Year 2019-20
With the Grace of Allah (S.W.T), Dar al Zahra has reopened for the New Academic Year 2019-20. We would like to welcome our new students of Primary 1 Boys and Girls to the school, we also welcome our old students, teachers and other staff of the schools. All the students are excited to learn, explore and make new friends.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and donors, all the students were provided with a new school bag with stationery and 2 set of complete school uniform.
Ramadhan Relief – Food Distribution 1440AH (2019)
Food parcels are being distributed to families of our students (orphans), underprivileged families and school staff of Dar al Zahra Schools.
Each food parcel contains sufficient amount of food for a family of five for the whole month of Ramadan and consisted of basic food staples suitable for Najaf community. The food parcel includes rice15Kg, sugar 10Kg, lentils 10Kg, Oil 5 liters and 2 big tins of tomatopaste.
Celebrations
Dar al Zahra Schools celebrate the birth anniversary of our beloved Lady of Light – Sayyeda Fatemah Al Zahra (peace be upon her) and teacher’s day. The celebrations included Quran recitation, nasheeds by students, lecture by Sheikh Ali Najafi, and gift presentation.
There was a “buloogh” celebration for our girls who are coming of age where they were educated about Taqleed and mandatory acts. The girls were presented with roses and gifted hijabs. All teachers and students who had full attendance in the first term were rewarded.
Ramadhan Relief Fund – Food Distribution
Every Mahe Ramadhan, Dar al Zahra distributes food parcels to the families of our students, underprivileged families and school staff. Food parcel contains sufficient amount of raw sustenance enough for a family of five for whole month. It consists of basic staple food suitable for Iraqi community.
Winter Drive – Blanket & Heater Distribution
During winter season, Dar al Zahra students receive good quality blanket or heater that will provide them with warmth in the severe cold weather. Most of our orphan students home lack heating facilities and the provided blankets and heaters assist the family to stay warm in the cold weather.
Global Kindness Foundation Medical Camp
Since 2009, Global Kindness Foundation of Canada conducts an annual dental and general health camp at Dar al Zahra Charitable School. All the students are screened on campus and students who require dental or optical treatment are provided with on Campus. Students who are confirmed cavity-free are recognized and awarded with a medal.
