jan 1, 859 - Establishment of the University of al-Quaraouiyine
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- One of the major legacy and contribution of the Idrisids as the institution atrracted many scholars, which consists of Muslims, Christians and Jews.
- According to UNESCO, it is the oldest existing higher education system in the world that is still operating until today.
- Founded by a young and educated princess named Fatima al-Fihri and became one of the most significant contribution by Muslim women towards the Islamic civilization.
Sources:
http://www.muslimheritage.com/article/al-qarawiyyin-mosque-and-university
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