T K AZOOR COLOMBO : 31st May, 2024 is the 64th death anniversary of Al Haj Dr. Tuan Burhanudeen Jayah. He passed away in the year 1960 at Madinatun Nabawi, the City of the Prophet. He was laid to rest in the Jannathul Baqi in Medina, among the companions and members of our Holy Prophet (sal) having been accorded the rare honour …

Spanish PM calls Palestinian statehood ‘only route to peace’; Israel accuses Madrid of incitement to Jewish ‘genocide’. The establishment of a Palestinian state is “the only route to peace” in the Middle East, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said as his country announced formal recognition, alongside Norway and Ireland. Sanchez spoke on Tuesday before a cabinet vote that approved …

RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO –  The first batch of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims left for Makkah in the early hours of Tuesday, June 21.The pilgrims were seen off by distinguished guests at the Bandaranaike International Airport here. Ambassador Khaled bin Hamoud Al-Kahtani, attended the send-off ceremony of the first group of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims consisting of 68 pilgrims, in the …

COLOMBO ; Tea holds a significant place in our world as the most consumed beverage after water. International Tea Day, observed annually on May 21st, was established by the United Nations through a resolution adopted on December 21, 2019. This day serves to highlight the rich history and profound cultural and economic impact of tea globally. The aim is to …

Rescuers say ‘no sign of life’ as wrecked helicopter of Iran’s Raisi found The helicopter, which was also carrying Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, went down in poor weather. Rescuers say they have found the wreckage of a helicopter that was carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials, but “no sign of life” had been detected. …