Wikipedia Asian Month 2025 In Palestine
Wikipedia Asian Month 2025 in Palestine was a local educational and community-driven activity organized as part of the global Wikipedia Asian Month (WAM) campaign for the year 2025. The initiative focused on improving Arabic Wikipedia content related to Asian countries, cultures, history, and geography, while building the capacities of Palestinian university students and introducing them to Wikimedia projects and the principles of free knowledge.
Organizer
[edit]Background
[edit]Wikipedia Asian Month is an annual international campaign, usually held during November and December, encouraging contributors worldwide to create and expand Wikipedia articles related to Asia in various languages. In 2025, the campaign was implemented in Palestine through a student-led initiative aimed at training new editors, fostering community engagement, and establishing a sustainable local Wikimedia student network.
Objectives
[edit]- Enrich Arabic Wikipedia with well-sourced and neutral articles related to Asia.
- Introduce Palestinian university students to Wikimedia projects and open knowledge.
- Build practical skills in Wikipedia editing, referencing, and translation.
- Encourage long-term participation in Wikimedia communities.
First Meeting
[edit]The first introductory meeting of Wikipedia Asian Month 2025 in Palestine was held on Sunday, 30 November 2025, at An-Najah National University.
The meeting focused on foundational training and included:
- An introduction to Wikimedia projects (Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata).
- An overview of Wikipedia Asian Month goals and participation criteria.
- Training on Wikipedia basics, including editing interface, article structure, and sourcing.
- An introduction to Wikipedia policies, such as notability, neutral point of view, and verifiability.
Activity Timeline
[edit]The local program was designed to be implemented over 7 days, combining in-person and online activities to ensure continuous engagement and practical contribution.
| Day | Date | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 30 November 2025 | In-person | Introductory workshop at An-Najah National University focusing on Wikimedia projects and basic Wikipedia editing skills. |
| Day 2 | 1 December 2025 | Online (Zoom) | Follow-up session reviewing article selection and addressing participants’ questions. |
| Day 3 | 3 December 2025 | Online (Zoom) | Training on translating articles into Arabic and using reliable sources. |
| Day 4 | 28 December 2025 | In-person | Article writing sprint focused on translating selected Asian-related articles. |
| Day 5 | 29 December 2025 | In-person | Translation and expansion sprint for improving content quality and references. |
| Day 6 | 30 December 2025 | In-person | Final editing, peer review, and content polishing. |
| Day 7 | 31 December 2025 | In-person | Submission, documentation, and evaluation of contributions. |
Participants
[edit]The local activity included 8 student participants from different academic disciplines at An-Najah National University.
| No. | Name | Academic Specialization | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aya Khaled Ahmad | Media & Communication | An-Najah National University |
| 2 | Lina Mahmoud Saleh | English Language & Literature | An-Najah National University |
| 3 | Rawan Youssef Hamdan | Computer Science | An-Najah National University |
| 4 | Mariam Nidal Taha | International Relations | An-Najah National University |
| 5 | Noor Hassan Abu Zaid | Business Administration | An-Najah National University |
| 6 | Dima Fadi Suleiman | Sociology | An-Najah National University |
| 7 | Ahmad Bilal Darwish | Information Technology | An-Najah National University |
| 8 | Mohammad Anas Shakaa | Political Science | An-Najah National University |
Selected Articles for Translation and Expansion
[edit]As part of Wikipedia Asian Month 2025, participants selected existing well-established articles from English Wikipedia and other language editions related to Asia, with the aim of translating, expanding, and improving them on Arabic Wikipedia.
Selected Articles for Translation and Expansion
[edit]As part of Wikipedia Asian Month 2025, participants selected existing well-established articles from English Wikipedia and other language editions related to Asia, with the aim of translating, expanding, and improving them on Arabic Wikipedia.
| No. | Article Title | Original Language | Topic Area | Planned Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | en:Culture of Nepal | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 2 | en:History of Vietnam | English | History | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 3 | en:Geography of Sri Lanka | English | Geography | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 4 | en:Economy of Bangladesh | English | Economy | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 5 | en:Education in South Korea | English | Education | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 6 | en:Tourism in Indonesia | English | Tourism | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 7 | en:Culture of Japan | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 8 | en:History of Thailand | English | History | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 9 | en:Economy of Malaysia | English | Economy | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 10 | en:Education in India | English | Education | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 11 | en:Geography of Pakistan | English | Geography | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 12 | en:Culture of Afghanistan | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 13 | en:History of Cambodia | English | History | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 14 | en:Economy of Vietnam | English | Economy | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 15 | en:Tourism in Thailand | English | Tourism | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 16 | en:Education in Japan | English | Education | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 17 | en:Geography of China | English | Geography | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 18 | en:Culture of Mongolia | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 19 | en:History of Malaysia | English | History | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 20 | en:Economy of Sri Lanka | English | Economy | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 21 | en:Tourism in Nepal | English | Tourism | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 22 | en:Education in Indonesia | English | Education | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 23 | en:Geography of Iran | English | Geography | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 24 | en:Culture of South Korea | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 25 | en:History of Laos | English | History | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 26 | en:Economy of Pakistan | English | Economy | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 27 | en:Tourism in Malaysia | English | Tourism | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 28 | en:Education in Bangladesh | English | Education | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 29 | en:Geography of Kazakhstan | English | Geography | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 30 | en:Culture of Uzbekistan | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 31 | en:History of Indonesia | English | History | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 32 | en:Economy of Japan | English | Economy | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 33 | en:Tourism in South Korea | English | Tourism | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 34 | en:Education in Vietnam | English | Education | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 35 | en:Geography of Myanmar | English | Geography | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 36 | en:Culture of China | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 37 | en:History of India | English | History | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 38 | en:Economy of Thailand | English | Economy | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 39 | en:Tourism in Sri Lanka | English | Tourism | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 40 | en:Education in Malaysia | English | Education | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 41 | en:Geography of Indonesia | English | Geography | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 42 | en:Culture of Pakistan | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 43 | en:History of South Korea | English | History | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 44 | en:Economy of India | English | Economy | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 45 | en:Tourism in Japan | English | Tourism | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 46 | en:Education in Nepal | English | Education | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 47 | en:Geography of Vietnam | English | Geography | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 48 | en:Culture of Bangladesh | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 49 | en:History of China | English | History | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 50 | en:Economy of Indonesia | English | Economy | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 51 | en:Tourism in Pakistan | English | Tourism | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 52 | en:Education in Sri Lanka | English | Education | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 53 | en:Geography of Thailand | English | Geography | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 54 | en:Culture of India | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 55 | en:History of Japan | English | History | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 56 | en:Economy of South Korea | English | Economy | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 57 | en:Tourism in Bangladesh | English | Tourism | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 58 | en:Education in Pakistan | English | Education | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 59 | en:Geography of Malaysia | English | Geography | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 60 | en:Culture of Sri Lanka | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 61 | en:History of Nepal | English | History | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 62 | en:Economy of Afghanistan | English | Economy | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 63 | en:Tourism in Vietnam | English | Tourism | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 64 | en:Education in Thailand | English | Education | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 65 | en:Geography of South Korea | English | Geography | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
| 66 | en:Culture of Iran | English | Culture | Translation and improvement on Arabic Wikipedia |
Selected Asia-related Articles Missing on Arabic Wikipedia
[edit]| No. | Article Title | Assigned Student |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | en:Central Asian Flyway | Aya Khaled Ahmad |
| 2 | en:Asian Highway Network | Lina Mahmoud Saleh |
| 3 | en:Dhaleshwari River | Rawan Youssef Hamdan |
| 4 | en:List of endangered languages in Asia | Mariam Nidal Taha |
| 5 | en:Aravalli West Thorn Scrub Forests | Noor Hassan Abu Zaid |
| 6 | en:Meghna River | Dima Fadi Suleiman |
| 7 | en:Tanguar Haor | Ahmad Bilal Darwish |
| 8 | en:Hakaluki Haor | Mohammad Anas Shakaa |
| 9 | en:Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary | Aya Khaled Ahmad |
| 10 | en:Bhitarkanika National Park | Lina Mahmoud Saleh |
Outcomes
[edit]- Successful implementation of Wikipedia Asian Month 2025 activities in Palestine.
- Capacity building for new student editors in Wikipedia editing and translation.
- Translation and improvement of multiple Asia-related articles into Arabic.
- Strengthening the foundation for future Wikimedia educational activities in Palestine.