"Dear tutors and students
On January 24, we celebrate the International Day of Education with all countries of the world, which is a global occasion that aims to celebrate education. The United Nations General Assembly designated the 24th of January of each year to celebrate the International Day of Education, as this day represents the firm political will to support measures and bring about change for good, inclusive and equitable education for all. This year's celebration of the International Day of Education will be under the title: "Revitalizing education among the generation suffering from the Covid-19 pandemic"
I advise you, my dear colleagues, to take a great responsibility to understand the critical and sensitive phase we are going through with the challenges of terrorism and the Covid 19 pandemic, which disrupted life and severely affected the economy and resources, and for this I invite you to deal with this stage in particular and the future in general with high humanity in order to go through the difficulties and history will record your success and dedication In the service of our beloved country by dealing with patience, wisdom and concern. I also invite you, my dear brothers and my sons, the students, to join your efforts to raise the name of Iraq high and for it to have a distinguished position with knowledge and knowledge, and for our efforts to be qualitative and influential, and to be an extension of our ancient civilization.
Finally, we must offer fragrant congratulations and our sincere thanks and appreciation to all faculty members on this occasion for their great efforts in communicating information, educating generations and building societies. May God protect Iraq and protect you, dear brothers, and my children, students, and mercy for the martyrs, and a speedy recovery for the wounded and sick.

Accept my sincere affection and appreciation"
Prof. Dr. Jasim Kadhim Hamood
Head of the Department of Laser  and Optoelectronics Engineering