Muslims around the world have begun celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic calendar. Eid al-Fitr – which means “festival of the breaking of the fast” – is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting for many adults, as well as spiritual reflection and prayer. source : In pictures: Eid celebrations around the …
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Senior journalist Thaha Muzammil passes away
Senior journalist Thaha Muzammil, a stalwart in Sri Lanka’s media landscape, has passed away. His funeral is scheduled for 4:00 PM on Monday, March 24, 2025. Mr. Muzammil’s illustrious career was marked by his unwavering commitment to press freedom and ethical journalism. He served as the Treasurer of the Free Media Movement (FMM), an organization dedicated to advocating for media …
Read More »who built the Kaaba? It’s size and history by Samana Siddiqui
The small, cubed building known as the Kaba may not rival skyscrapers in height or mansions in width, but its impact on history who built the Kaaba, and human beings is unmatched. The Kaba is the building towards which Muslims face five times a day, everyday, in prayer. This has been the case since the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace …
Read More »Hijrah: Walking the path of Prophet Muhammad on the migration’s 1,400-year anniversary
The story of the great event has been one of the region’s most continuous narratives DHAHRAN: For the last 1,400 years, the story of the great migration that Prophet Muhammad undertook has been one of the region’s most continuous narratives, a tale that has been fondly repeated by Muslims for centuries. To mark the occasion, the King Abdulaziz Center …
Read More »50 Years of Saudi-Sri Lanka Diplomatic Relations: A Golden Era of Friendship and Cooperation
This year marks a historic milestone in the diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka, celebrating fifty years of strong bilateral ties that have fostered economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation. Established in 1974, the diplomatic relationship between the two nations has flourished over the past five decades, strengthening in various domains, including trade, investment, labor, and …
Read More »Zahara Ansary Appointed as Cambridge Country Head for Sri Lanka & Maldives
Cambridge University Press and Assessment has announced the appointment of Zahara Ansary as the new Country Head for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The appointment reinforces Cambridge’s continued support to learners and educators in the region and further underlines the organisation’s unwavering commitment to offer equity and access to high quality and affordable education. Zahara brings with her over 20 …
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