Yearly Archives: 2025

Education Ministry issues new timetable guidelines for muslim schools

The Ministry of Education has issued new recommendations for implementing revised timetables in Muslim schools as part of the ongoing education reforms. According to the Ministry, the guidelines were issued on November 13 by the Director of the Muslim School Department, following Circular No. 34/2025, released on November 4, 2025. The directive has been sent to all Provincial Chief Secretaries, …

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Hajj 2026 registration for Muslim-minority countries opens via Nusuk

hajj 2026

  According to the ministry, Nusuk Hajj 2026 is the only authorized digital platform for registration under the Direct Hajj Program, which enables eligible Muslims from these countries to apply directly without intermediaries or external agents. Registration has begun on 15 Rabi’ Al-Thani 1447 AH, corresponding to October 7, 2025. The ministry said that the platform, supervised by its teams, …

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Mumtaz Mahal’, Historic Mansion Rise, Fall And Resurrection By Ali Azeez

The history of the majestic mansion ‘Mumtaz Mahal’ situated at 544, Galle Road, Kollupitiya, built by a member of a leading Muslim family is a fascinating story. Mohamed Cassim Bhoy, who came to Ceylon from Surat, India in 1820, married and settled down in Matara. His wife was from a well-known family who were migrants from Yemen in the Arab …

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All Ceylon YMMA Conference Launches Its Scholarship Project To Assist Deserving GCE students

All Ceylon YMMA Conference Launches Scholarship

The All Ceylon YMMA Conference continues its mission of empowering youth through education with the Scholarship Project – 2026 Batch, as presented by Scholarship Project Chairman Rizvi Farouk at Mandarina Hotel on Friday October 24. During his address, Farouk emphasized the project’s aim to support deserving students in their academic journey from G.C.E. O/L to G.C.E. A/L, by offering not …

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N.D.H. Abdul Ghaffoor Trust Reopens Arabic Language School in Maharagama

Arabic Language School maharagama

The N.D.H. Abdul Ghaffoor Trust has officially reopened its Arabic Language School on Pamunuwa Road, Maharagama, marking a new chapter in its long-standing mission to promote Arabic education in Sri Lanka. The reopening follows months of disruption, which the Trust described as resulting from “frivolous and unlawful attempts” to hinder its educational work. Despite these challenges, the Trust reaffirmed its …

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Janaza Awareness Programme on Legal Procedures Following One’s Death

Janaza Awareness Programme

The Maligawatte Masjid Federation organized an insightful Janaza Awareness Programme on Legal Procedures After Death at the Maligawatte Jumma Masjid, was held after Isha prayers on Tuesday 21st October The special session was conducted by Ashraf Roomy, City Coroner and Attorney-at-Law, who provided valuable guidance on the legal steps to be followed when a person passes away either at home …

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