Saudi Arabia will host the Al Quran memorisation competition in Sri Lanka for the second time, at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, today. This will be organised under the guidance of Saudi Arabia Ambassador Khalid Bin Hamud Al Qahtani. High-ranking officials from the Saudi Arabian Islamic Affairs Ministry, alongside the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister, are set to attend the …

The Minister of Islamic Affairs of Saudi Arabia Dr. Abdul Latif Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh who is currently in Sri Lanka, on Monday (20) said Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia ties have reached a new high and these will expand further in the future. The Saudi Minister who was the Chief Guest at the Awards ceremony of the Quran Memorisation Competition held …

  Fouzul Hameed on 75 years of Hameedia, family, fashion and the future Men’s fashion in Sri Lanka has always been diverse, most likely because of our position as a global hub for trade, followed by our colonial history.  Historically, men’s clothing in Sri Lanka was characterised by the sarong and formal attire such as the national dress, which remains …

The Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs and the Hajj and Umrah Committee have selected 92 Hajj operators to handle pilgrims from the island. The interview for re-selecting Hajj Travel Operators,that was based on the Supreme Court Selection criteria, was held between 06th and 10th January at the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs. Allocated Pilgrims for Selected …

  A special meeting held recently at the Office of the Prime Minister between the Executive Committee Members of the ACJU and the Hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.  Representing the ACJU were its General Secretary, Deputy General Secretary, Secretaries of Sub-committees, and other members.    During the meeting, an introduction …

Zahira College Writers Forum launched 20 books in English and Sinhala languages on Saturday January 18 at the Zahira College Abdul Ghaffoor Hall. It was held under the patronage of Principal of Zahira College Trizviiy Marikar. Teacher in Charge of the Writer’s Forum Fathima Shazna delivered the welcome address. The chief guest at the ceremony Writer and Senior Journalist Asiff …