Monthly Archives: October 2024

Halloween in Islam: Should Muslims Celebrate?

Is Halloween Allowed in Islam? Halloween is a popular holiday celebrated around the world in October. Kids dress up in different witches, goblins, heroes, etc. costumes and go trick or treating around the neighbourhood while adults enjoy halloween parties. Such is its popularity that Muslims living in Western states ask if Halloween is haram in Islam. Can Muslim practise Halloween …

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Türkiye Offers Scholarships To Sri Lankan Students

Türkiye offers scholarships to international students from all over the world to study in the most prestigious universities in Türkiye. These scholarships are not only providing education opportunities at an international calibre, but also a wealth of knowledge and experience. Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded scholarship programme, awarded to outstanding students and researchers to pursue full-time program at the universities …

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YWMA opens a Ahadiya school in Wellampitiya, Malaysian envoy praises efforts to impart religious education among needy children

The Young Women’s Muslim Association,YWMA, in collaboration with Masjid Un Noor Jumma Masjid inaugurated a new Ahadiyyah School at the Sithy Fathima Ovais Centre, Polwatte, Goathami road, Wellampitiya on Saturday October 26. It was held under the patronage of YWMA President Mrs. Fawaza Thaha. Welcome address was delivered by C.M.S Uvais, Trustee Masjid un Noor Jumma Masjid. Chief Guest of …

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Muslim Wedding Expo” In Colombo

The Kosha Event Solutions CEO Mrs. Naziya Yakoob organized “Muslim Wedding Expo” at the Miami Banquet Hall, Wellawatte, Colombo on Sunday October 27. Hassim Omar Foundation Chairman Hassim Omar and Mrs. Mariyam Hassim Omar were present as chief guests at the opening ceremony. There are 20 stalls at this expo such as Bridal Accessories, Wedding Decorations, Bridal Dresses, Cake Decoration, …

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Sri Lanka coconut products featured for the first time at Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024

The Sri Lankan embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the Coconut Development Authority of Sri Lanka, successfully organized the first ever participation of ten Sri Lankan companies manufacturing coconut-based products, at the 41st edition of the Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024 held in Riyadh from October 21 to 24 2024.  Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi …

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