When one talks of the history of Sri Lanka in the decades before independence, the issues which come to mind immediately are the Sinhala-Buddhist nationalistic awakening;controversies over Indian migrant labour; and the Tamils’ struggle for equality with the majority Sinhalese. The Muslims’ struggle to organise themselves and fight for their rights is not recognised.  But the fact is in the …

With barely a few weeks left, there’s little time for us to prepare kids for Ramadan. Here are a couple of ideas to help make it special this year. 1. Hold a family meeting about Ramadan A week before Ramadan, hold a family meeting to explain what Ramadan is, that the sighting of the moon indicates its beginning, what Muslims …

The special import levy imposed on per kg of dates has been reduced by Rs. 199 with effect from today (28), the Finance Ministry announced. Accordingly, the new levy would be Rs.1.00.  “The tax has been reduced as a relief measure for Muslims during the upcoming Ramadan fasting period,” the Ministry said. The Ministry also refuted the reports which state …

Minneapolis City Council Member Jamal Osman announced this week that mosques will be allowed to play the adhan several times between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily and all year round.   Minneapolis City Council Member Jamal Osman   The Muslim call to prayer will soon be heard regularly in parts of Minneapolis. Minneapolis mosques can now …

​Click here to download User Manual An application form to be filled online at https://scholarship.hec.gov.pk/ All registered candidates appear in scholarship test organized by HEC in collaboration with Pakistan High Commission in Colombo and Sri Lankan Ministry of Higher Education Shortlisted candidates appear in an interview to be held at Pakistan High Commission, Colombo in collaboration with Sri Lankan Ministry of …