Libya bids farewell to one of its esteemed figures, Sheikh Abdul Latif Al-Shweirf, who passed away on Monday at the age of 93.
Born in 1931 in the Old City of Tripoli, Sheikh Al-Shweirf's educational journey began at the Central Primary School before he went on to attend the first secondary school in Tripoli in 1946.
His career in education began at the age of 16 when he was appointed a teacher at Al-Zahra Primary School. Subsequently, starting in 1953, he served in the Legislative Council of Tripoli West for a decade.
Beyond his educational pursuits, Sheikh Al-Shweirf made significant contributions to journalism, working as a writer and editor for several prominent newspapers, including Al-Libiy, Al-Ra'id, Al-Tali'a, Al-Hurriya, and Tripoli Al-Gharb.
In 1963, he assumed the role of Minister of Information and Guidance in the government of Muhi al-Din Fikini.
The late Sheikh's legacy extends beyond his professional endeavours; he is recognized as one of the founders of the Islamic Call Society and a symbol of knowledge and literature in Libya.