“Break-Fast at Sunset” event organized by the Muslim Community of Sri Lanka was held today (2) at The Independence Square Colombo. A religiously important Islamic breaking of fast was organized by the Sri Lanka Muslim Civil Society Soup Kitchen and the Torrington Workers’ Team and held at Independence Square yesterday.

Dates (also called Tamar or Kurma) are one of the most important and oldest fruits associated with Middle East and the Islamic history. Noticeably, type of dates are vital and staple source of food for almost all families in the Middle East. One of the reasons is that dates for muslims are holy fruits. Not to forget that dates are …

Many forget that the first Muslims to celebrate Ramadan in America were enslaved Africans. This week marks the beginning of Ramadan. Nearly one-fourth of the world will observe the annual fast and eight million Muslims in the United States will abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset during the holy month. Islam in America is rapidly expanding. It …

INDEPENDANCE SQUARE Break – Fast At Sunset is happening again this Ramadan on Sunday the 2nd of April at the Independence Square hosted by the #muslimcommunity of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 I’m calling out my friends of all faiths to join us at 5,30 pm to share an hour of togetherness and friendship 🙏🏼 See you all there!

Akbar as depicted by the Indian artist Goverdhan in this painting made in 1630 (Wikimedia) The Indian ruler was known for his military conquests but also his respect for his non-Muslim subjects, especially India’s majority Hindu population In a famous anecdote, the Mughal Emperor Akbar holds court with representatives of the major religions, who each take turns to make the …