The Islamic Hijri Calendar The Islamic Calendar is a lunar calendar – that is, it is marked by the moon’s orbit of Earth. It is also known as the Hijri Calendar because the Hijri years (corresponding with the year 622 CE), begin from the year in which the hijrah (migration) of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), from Makkah to Medina took place. Year …

Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Acchi M. Ishak, of 23, Kassapa Road, Colombo 5, and a former lecturer at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran, who passed away in Makkah at the age of 85 on Wednesday evening, December 25th, 2024. His remains …

Ankara aims to help the new Syrian administration rebuild its infrastructure after its 13-year civil war An old locomotive sits outside the Hejaz railway station in old Damascus on 23 February 2024 (AFP/Louai Beshara / AFP) Turkey will restore parts of the historic Hejaz Railway in Syria, reconnecting Turkish rail lines to Damascus, Turkish Transportation Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on Tuesday during a …

  The Abrar Education Foundation held a heartfelt Scholarship Award Ceremony on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Al-Fasiyatul Nasriya Muslim Balika MV, Beruwala, aimed at supporting low-income students from six local Muslim and Sinhala schools. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, with the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Fahim Aziz, serving as the …

Saturday’s protest saw thousands of people turn up to express their solidarity with Palestine.

GAMPOLA : Gampola Zahira college emerged all island champions combined with Sri Lanka Chinese Kung-fu and Savate French Kick Boxing Academy Gampola The 3rd All Island Super fighter and novices championship 2024. Took place at Nawalapitiya Jayathilaka indoor Boxing stadium Achievement of Gampola Zahira college Players Here is the provided text arranged in a clear and organized table format: Table …