Culture & Heritage

Mosque tour promotes interfaith understanding By Pinidi Attanayake

Shifan Yang explains the process of burial

In a world clouded by misunderstanding, the Jumma Mosque at Kollupitiya (Colpetty) opened its doors to foster clarity, promote connection and provide a deeper understanding of the true essence of Islam. The recent tour of the mosque served as a valuable opportunity to explore Islamic architecture, cultural heritage and the spiritual significance of the sacred space. The programme, conducted under …

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Kollupitiya Jumma Mosque hosts – Mosque Tour for Media Personnel

  A Special Mosque Tour for Media Personnel was held at Kollupitiya Jumma Mosque last evening.   The Program held under the theme “Welcome to our Mosque” was organized by the Centre for Islamic Studies Harmony Center in association with Muslim Women’s Research and Action Forum and supported by Diakonia. The event saw a large and representative gathering of the …

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The late Dr Badiuddin Mahmoud’s reforms changed the landscape of education in the country that benefitted students from all corners ,“ -SLMC leader, Rauf Hakeem

COLOMBO : “ The late Dr Badiuddin Mahmoud as minister of education made groundbreaking reforms which changed the landscape of education in the country, “ said SLMC leader and parliamentarian Rauf Hakeem on Monday June 30. Hakeem was addressing at the commemorative meeting of the late minister Dr Mahmoud at the Postal auditorium. The meeting was organized by Al Aslaf, …

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The Life and Achievements of Marhoom Dr. T.B Jayah by Justice Saleem Marsoof PC

The Life and Achievements of Marhoom Dr. T.B Jayah”.  Oration delivered by Justice Saleem Marsoof PC at the 120th Birth Anniversary. In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.   Al-Haj T. K. Azoor, President of the Conference of Sri Lankan Malays and Principal of Zahira College, our Chief Guest today, Excellency Datuk Rosli Ismail, the High-Commissioner …

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A.M.A. Azeez’s Agricultural Feat in the East by A.I. Marikar

A.M.A. Azeez was born on October 4, 1911 to a traditional elite family of Vannarpannai in Jaffna. He had his childhood and entire schooling in Jaffna. He attended leading Hindu schools and was a brilliant student. He passed away on November 24, 1973. The legacy of Dr. Azeez, I sometimes think, is like an iceberg. What is visible is minuscule …

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