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As part of the awareness and educational activities, the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit organized a workshop entitled “Honoring One’s Parents.” The workshop was delivered by Asst. Prof. Eman Ghanem Hameed from the College of Pharmacy and Asst. Prof. Muslim Aqeel from the College of Arts and Humanities, and was attended by the University Presidency Advisor, Prof. Dr. Mohsen Abd Ali Al-Furaiji. The workshop aimed to promote moral and human values among participants, highlight the importance of honoring one’s parents and their esteemed status in religion and society, and emphasize their role in building a righteous individual and a cohesive family. The workshop addressed the concept of honoring parents and its religious and social dimensions, supported by Quranic verses and Prophetic traditions that emphasize the great status of parents and the obligation of kindness toward them. It also discussed various forms of honoring parents in daily life, such as obedience, respect, service, and gentle treatment, especially during their advanced years. In addition, the workshop discussed the positive effects of honoring parents on individuals and society, and its reflection on psychological and social stability, as well as the negative consequences of disobedience to parents and the resulting family and social problems. The workshop witnessed notable interaction from participants through discussions, questions, and contributions that enriched its theme