Yearly Archives: 2020

THE CEYLON MUSLIM SCHOLARSHIP FUND – 75 YEARS OF YEOMAN SERVICE TO EDUCATION BY A.G.A. BARRIE

Aboobucker Mohamed Abdul Azeez was born in Vannarponnai, Jaffna on 4th October, 1911. His education in the Hindu schools R.K.M. Vaidyeshwara Vidyalayam and Jaffna Hindu College, and his training under distinguished teachers had stood in good stead in his later life particularly for his invaluable contribution to education of the Muslims. His interest in education was also encouraged by his …

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Holy sites gear up to receive Hajj pilgrims

90% of Prophet’s Mosque western courtyard expansion complete, Part of the expansion of the western squares of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Wednesday. MAKKAH/MADINAH — The holy sites are gearing up to receive the Guests of God for the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, which is 20 days away. On a tour of the holy sites, Okaz/Saudi Gazette saw that all …

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FINAL REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PANEL OF INQUIRY INTO HAJJ COMPLAINTS 2019

The report prepared by the Independent Panel of Inquiry into the complaints made by the Pilgrims against the Hdji operators, who performed Hadj in the year 2019 is uploaded here for your information. As the Saudi Arabian authority had announced that this year’s Hadj will be limited to residents, Sailan Muslim Foundation pray that the intentions of those who are …

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Application for Kalapooshana State Award 2020

Applications are called by the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs for Kalapooshana State Award from Muslim Artists who complete 60 years of age by 15th December,2020. Application forms can be obtained from official website of Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs www.muslimaffairs.gov.lk. Duly completed applications should be forwarded to ” The Director, Department of Muslim Religious and …

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Saudi Arabia bars international pilgrims for Hajj

Saudi Arabia has banned international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage, or Hajj, this year in a bid to control coronavirus. Only a very limited number of people currently living in the kingdom may take part, an announcement on state media says. An estimated two million people would otherwise have visited Mecca and Medina this summer for the annual gathering. …

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