Significant advancements in the fields of astronomy, medicine and culture stem from Islamic heritage. Here are just some of the key innovations Clockwise from left: A statue of Muslim inventor Abbas Ibn Firnas, the first man to build a successful flying machine, at Baghdad airport; coffee culture is thought to have originated in Yemen and Ethiopia in the 15th century; …

COLOMBO : Minister prof.Hiniduma Sunil Senavi , minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has appointed new members to the government Hajj Committee with effect from December 26 replacing the outgoing members. The new members include Newly appointed Hajj committee For 2024/25 Chairman to the committee : Reyaz Mihular Middle east & South Asia Regional heads of International Financial Reporting …