Recognized by UNESCO as the oldest continuously operating university in the world, Al Quaraouiyine stands as a testament to Fatima Al-Fihriya’s enduring devotion to education, intellectual patronage, and community advancement.
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Fatima Al-Fihriya: Founder of the world’s oldest university
In 859 CE, this visionary woman invested her entire inheritance to establish the University of Al Quaraouiyine in Fez.
