Azzagra Cultural Foundation

National Network
Spain
Address

ALQUERIA DE ROSALES, S/N
18820 PUEBLA DE DON FADRIQUE
GRANADA - SPAIN

PUEBLA DE DON FADRIQUE
Spain

Telephone
34 958344438
E-Mail
mail@azzagra.com
E-Mail (2)
aliciakaru@yahoo.es
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Heritage
  4. Religion
General Information
The Azzagra Cultural Association is a waqf since 1993 when the Romero family vested the land in trust, creating a recognized charitable institution registered in the Ministry of Home Affairs (Ministerio del Interior) as a non profitable institution. The foundation mainly works with volunteers and have no a current staff.
Mission and Objectives

Alqueria de Rosales is a Shari’a compliant educational, cultural and residential complex, which has been offering education and research activities for more than 19 years with a special focus on preserving the Muslim heritage and the legacy of Al- Andalus.
The Alqueria de Rosales Campus is an independent project, not linked to any specific organization or political ideology. The Alqueria is open to all people regardless of their faith.
The Faculty of Andalusian Studies was the first academic project established at Alqueria de Rosales Campus in 2002 aiming to offer a unique place for academic and research activities.

Main Projects / Activities

The foundation focuses on educational aspects, contributing in the dialogue and the understanding of cultures and on this regard has signed several agreements with the University of Al Azahar in Egypt, al Fath Institute in Damascus and the World Islamic Sciences & Education University in Jordan.
The main academic activity of the Azzagra Cultural Association is the Faculty of Andalusian Studies and its hub of research professors where they develop strategies aiming to benefit the campus during the short, medium and long term. The areas of activity will be articulated with current research expertise in the Faculty of Andalusian Studies and will provide an opportunity for the Alqueria Campus to attract new, high profile staff to the future Campus.
• Develop and coordinate of the new academic development plan
• Foster the Andalusian heritage research activity.
• Active participation in international organization such as UNESCO, ISESCO and The Alliance of the Civilizations
• Create a worldwide network of collaborators and researchers.
• Attract other high profile researchers to the Campus.
• Develop links with and actively publicise any existing related activities.
• Co-ordinate and organise an ongoing programme of workshops, seminars and conferences to promote the chosen area and to introduce researchers to the potentials of its work.
• Work with international universities to establish a systematized mechanism for the dissemination of information and materials of the Andalusian DA project.
• Provide access to the academic communities in the west to share resources such as training materials, new tools, methodologies and a software archive.
• Develop links with Academic / industrial/commercial partners.
• Enable Alqueria Campus to become an internationally recognised centre for research in the Andalusian Studies and environmental areas, collaborating and building relationships with scientists across the world and further developing academic and research links.
Courses:
Specialized courses: As one of our mayor and most demanded services, the Azzagra Association offers specialized courses on Andalusian history, Islamic manuscript science, Islamic history, permaculture, organic farming & agriculture among others. These courses are recognized by various universities, and have a huge demand from national and international students.
Islamic studies: Fiqh (on all madhahib), Tawhid, Coran & Tafsir, Sira Al Nabawiyah, Akhlaq, al Tib Al Nabawi and Hadith.
Health courses: Aromatherapy, Al Hijamah Al Nabawiyah, Natural Medicine, Meditation, Herbal remedies among others.
Languages: During the summer holidays we offer intensive courses of Arabic, Spanish, English and Sign Language.
E-Learning: In collaboration with local and international universities, the Azzagra Cultural Association offers E-Learning on Arabic language. We offer 5 different levels from beginners to specialized courses for professionals.
Summer Camps: Starting from de first of July till the end of August, we offer summer camps where kids can enjoy their holidays participating in fun & learning activities such a language courses and workshops. Our summer camps offers the ideal environment for the Muslims communities in the European society in which its very important that the children enjoy a Islamic environment and engage with many other Muslim children.

Contact (1) Full Name
ALICIA RODRIGUEZ MEJUTO
Head of the organisation
ANTONIO ROMERO ROMAN
Contact (2) Full Name
DAVID ROMERO SANCHEZ