This 75-Year-Old Emirati Just Completed His Master’s Degree And Local Twitter Is LIVING For It
Education has no age limit.
And a 75-year-old who received a master’s degree from a UAE university has proved just that.
Ali Mohammad Naji received a higher diploma in 1980, but couldn’t further his studies at the time. Now, almost 40 years later, Naji obtained a master’s degree and his son shared the incredibly proud moment on Twitter.
In just two days the story has been shared thousands of times with so many people jumping in to congratulate the man.
“Proud of you father”
My father at age 75 years old decided to continue his education. Today his graduation ceremony & awarded Master Degree.
Proud of your father ✌️#UAE pic.twitter.com/CZz7RYZvgR— Fahed Ali (@Fahed_1983) October 19, 2018
People are labelling him a role model
I am applying for my MBA and am currently facing huge difficulties with my GMAT. Seeing this give a boost of positivity. الله يحفظه لكم. Role model.
— مريم قاسم (@Marmar_Q) October 19, 2018
The good news story put a smile on so many faces
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. I’m filled with happiness! Mabrook! ♥️????????
— Mohamed محمد ???????? (@Mohamed_NL7) October 19, 2018
And motivates others to continue learning
Congratulations to both of you! That’s the spirit of learning for all of us- continuing education ????
— Uma ???????? (@Uma_2010) October 20, 2018
And obviously, gifs…
Mabrook to your dad! How awesome is that! pic.twitter.com/U0AgSBmws7
— Shaheeda Abdul Kader (@saq3) October 19, 2018
Education has no age limit
Masha Allah… Ur Dad has proven that there no specific age to complete ur education, it can be done at any time
— ZII SHAWN (@Bollywood_addic) October 20, 2018
