Yearly Archives: 2025

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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Saudi Arabia announces new amendments to Umrah visa rules

Umrah visa

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced new amendments to Umrah visa regulations, reducing the validity of the entry visa from three months to one month from the date of issuance. However, the validity period for stay after a pilgrim’s arrival in the Kingdom remains unchanged at three months, according to sources quoted by Al Arabiya. The new …

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Zahira College Islamic Society Celebrates Meelad un Nabi Day

All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama General Secretary Ash Sheik Arkam Nooramith

Zahira College Islamic Society has organized annual Meelad un Nabi Day and Prize Giving Ceremony was held at the N.D.H. Abdul Ghaffoor Hall on Saturday October 18. It was held under the patronage of Principal of the College Trizviiy Marikkar. Meelad un Nabi Day Committee Chairman Shakeer Shafeek delivered the welcome address. Ministry of Education Muslim Schools Development Branch Director …

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Sri Lankan group concludes a two-week Training Program at ILIM in Malaysia

A 15- member group headed by director of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs M S M Nawas returned to the island from Malaysia on Monday, early morning, on October 20, following a two-week Training Program in Malaysia The Training Program on Administration and Governance was conducted from October 6th to 17th, 2025, by the Institut Latihan Islam Malaysia (ILIM) under …

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