The universe and outer space have always been a source of fascination to people, as the mystery of the unknown has captivated the imagination of generations. 

In an attempt to quench the thirst of children about these subjects and as part of their social responsibility program to spread knowledge, a group of eight Saudi youth called Nibola Hijazi organized a “Space and Stars Friends.” The event took place on Monday at Al-Bir Charitable Organization with the cooperation of Red Sea Mall, Knowledge Jeddah Club, Jeddah Science Club and King Abdulaziz University.

More than 100 orphans from Al-Bir charity enjoyed the educational program on outer space and stars. Abdul Razzak Baluchi, the main organizer from Nibola Hijazi group, told Arab News that they organized the program with the aim of spreading awareness and knowledge about space, planets, the galaxies and their importance in our life amongst the children.

“We felt this is our social responsibility to inspire them with interesting facts. Perhaps in the future one of the children will decide to become an astronaut or astronomer and develop this nation’s space science,” he said. 

The program entailed an educational presentation, which lasted for an hour displaying information on telecommunication, how Islam is one of the pillar of astronomy, as well as a photography exhibition of space, and a moveable planetarium that allowed the children a first-hand experience of watching the stars through a telescope. 

Children of ages ranging from 6-20 enjoyed the program and were delighted by the innovative and educational event. 

“We love astronomy and space, so we decided to spend time with the orphans and spread our knowledge of these fascinating topics,” said Baluchi

Abdullah Omar, a 16-year-old told Arab News that he and his friends enjoyed the documentary film about space and the planets the most and the interactive session experimenting with the planet model. 

“This group of young people are very active and their efforts are very much appreciated. Their idea of interacting with the children in a fun and educational manner is brilliant because many students are intimidated by space sciences and this will give them the rare opportunity to explore space in an exciting approach,” said Adnan Kiyal, partner of Deep Advertising.