Professor twerked in front of turbaned students, university in turmoil

Professor twerked in front of turbaned students, university in turmoil

22.04.2026 14:17

A professor's inappropriate dance moves in front of hijab students during a graduation ceremony at Egypt's Al-Azhar University sparked controversy. As the footage spread on social media, reactions grew, and the university administration launched an investigation into the incident.

An incident at the graduation ceremony of the Faculty of Theology at Al-Azhar University in Egypt sparked debate both in the country and in international public opinion. A professor's behavior during the ceremony, which included hijab-wearing students, became a trending topic on social media.

IMAGES FROM THE CEREMONY SPARK REACTION

In the footage, the professor is seen performing dance movements considered inappropriate in front of students during the graduation ceremony. The incident, especially at an institution known for its conservative structure, caused widespread backlash on social media.

DEBATE GROWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

According to reports in the foreign press, users were divided after the images were shared. While some described the behavior as disrespectful, other users evaluated the incident as an individual action.

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION

It was reported that the university administration launched an investigation into the matter. It was stated that this situation, occurring at an institution like Al-Azhar, known for its religious education tradition, is being evaluated in terms of academic ethics and institutional culture.

CULTURAL SENSITIVITY DEBATE

Experts noted that the incident should be addressed not only as an individual behavior but also in terms of cultural sensitivities and boundaries in the academic environment.

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