How Romantic! Syrian President Presents Degree to Country's First Lady

In a poignant and symbolic moment, Syrian Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa attended the graduation ceremony at Idleb University on Sunday, September 7, where his wife, First Lady Latifa al-Droubi, was among the 2,029 graduates of the "Victory and Liberation" class in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

The ceremony, held in a region once considered an opposition stronghold and a refuge for the displaced, embodied a powerful narrative of both personal and national resurgence. Standing among graduates representing perseverance through conflict and hardship, Latifa al-Droubi’s presence underscored the administration’s emphasis on education as central to Syria’s revival.

President al-Sharaa took the stage to honor the students, framing them as "builders of Syria’s future." His appearance in Idleb—an area that played a pivotal role in the nation’s recent political transformation—was laden with political symbolism, signaling a reconciliatory gesture toward communities long estranged from Damascus’s control.

The President also presented the First Lady with her degree in Arabic Language, and the moment has gone viral online, with netizens gushing over how romantic it was. 

Idleb University, founded in 2015 amid wartime upheaval, has served as a beacon of resistance and academic perseverance. Its graduates, who have endured displacement, bombardment, and economic strain, represent the rebuilding human capital critical to Syria’s reconstruction.

Though the road ahead remains steep—amidst economic despair, internal tensions, and the challenges of integrating returning refugees—the image of the First Lady receiving her diploma from the President conveyed Syria’s aspiration: a future grounded in learning, resilience, and unity. A poignant tribute came from one graduate online, writing: “This degree belongs to every Syrian who fought for freedom.”

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