The history of the majestic mansion ‘Mumtaz Mahal’ situated at 544, Galle Road, Kollupitiya, built by a member of a leading Muslim family is a fascinating story. Mohamed Cassim Bhoy, who came to Ceylon from Surat, India in 1820, married and settled down in Matara. His wife was from a well-known family who were migrants from Yemen in the Arab …
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The All Ceylon YMMA Conference continues its mission of empowering youth through education with the Scholarship Project – 2026 Batch, as presented by Scholarship Project Chairman Rizvi Farouk at Mandarina Hotel on Friday October 24. During his address, Farouk emphasized the project’s aim to support deserving students in their academic journey from G.C.E. O/L to G.C.E. A/L, by offering not …
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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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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’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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British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick visited the Masjid Al-Abrar Mosque in Beruwala, which is considered to be one of the oldest mosques in Sri Lanka. During his visit, the Ambassador also inquired about the history of the mosque, its architecture and its contributions to social cohesion. This event is an example to the world of …
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