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 …

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 …

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 …

A special IFTAR ceremony was held this Friday evening ,March (14th) at Temple Trees in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was hosted. by President Anura Kumara Disanayake. The event was attended by a significant number of Islamic religious leaders and devotees, and it was held with a strong emphasis on Islamic religious traditions. The Deputy …

The Ramadan Task Force appointed by the Western Provincial Council has announced the launch of the campaign titled ‘SALAM RAMADAN’ to be held from 21 to 31 March 2025 in Colombo. Coinciding with the Holy Month of Ramadan, the campaign is aimed at enhancing the Ramadan experience in the city of Colombo through an illuminated atmosphere and a cultural festival …

It gives me great pleasure to announce the opening of Arambhaya, our first hotel in Sri Lanka, located in the heart of Kandy, under the umbrella of Taibah Hotels and Resorts,” Hassan Rauff, a legend in the hotel industry told Colombo Times on Monday, March 10. Speaking further about hid new hotel, Rauf ,who is the Chairman & Managing Director, …