A Muslim by faith , Arasi Marikar Wapchie Marikar was born in 1829. He was a descendent of the Sheikh Fareed family of Iraq who arrived in Ceylon in 1060 AD. He was a Renowned Architect and a Mason of British Ceylon. He is the paternal grand father of Sir Razik Fareed; THE GREAT BUILDER who built most of …
Read More »Arasi Marikar Wapchie Marikar bought the shares of several heirs of maradana land and donated a portion of it to build a mosque and later built another mosque called the Fareed Thakkiya. He had started off his career as an apprentice working under expert builders. His flair for Islamic architecture can be seen in the many arches used in his …
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Jumuah Schedule Lecture Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 No. Title Lecturer Masjid Name Area 1 – Ash Sheikh Ajmal Mulaffer (Rahmani) Jamiul Ajmal Jumuah Masjid – Pangollamada Akuruna 2 – Ash Sheikh A.C.Agar Muhammed (Naleemi) Madhawakkulam Jumuah Masjid Anamaduwa 3 – Ash Sheikh Nishad (Khilri) Masjidul Jannah Jumma Masjid, Lake Road Boralesgamuwa 4 – Ash Sheikh Shakeel Nazar (Islamia) Akbar Jumuah …
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In Galle, today (25th), the Thalapitiya Muhiyadeen Jummah Masjid, New Janaaza Hall has been opened to facilitate funeral arrangements for Muslim community members who have passed away. This initiative, organized by The Charities Network @tcncolombo, provides all necessary services free of charge for any Muslim deceased in Galle or elsewhere, whether they passed away at home or in a …
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CHINA FORT The historic “Open Campus Day and Mosque Tour”event was held from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on 23th July 2024, within the premises of Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies. The event is believed to play a crucial role in fostering interfaith coexistence and social cohesion in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country like Sri Lanka. Organised by Salam Centre …
Read More »Stamps, often regarded as miniature canvases, capture significant historical moments, notable figures, and and mark anniversaries. Two such stamps tell compelling stories: the commemorative stamp of Ahmed Orabi Pasha issued by Sri Lanka in 1983 and the stamp marking 66 years of Uninterrupted Friendship between Egypt and Sri Lanka, issued on 24th October, 2023. Orabi Pasha Commemorative Stamp (1983) On 10th January 1883, …
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