COLOMBO : A well-known educationist and one-time principal of Muslim Ladies College Jezima Ismail was felicitated by a group of her past pupils and well-wishers on her 91st birthday, on Sunday, September 21. Fawaza Thaha, president of the YWMA, said her remarkable leadership and dedication to education have profoundly impacted countless Muslim girls at Muslim Ladies College, leaving a lasting …
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It is no easy task to encapsulate the profound impact that A.I. Marikar had on the development and progress of Sri Lanka’s alternative financial system, commonly known as Islamic Banking and Finance (IBF). A banker by profession having served the Grindlays Bank, Saudi British Bank, Emirates Bank, Middle East Bank and MCB Bank with distinction, Marikar was a teacher, mentor, …
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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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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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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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Seyed Hameed Maulana, a prominent figure in the Sri Lankan community , and a tireless advocate for Sri Lankan in Saudi Arabia, passed away last night in Riyadh at the age of 91. – On May 19 – 2025 Arriving in Riyadh in 1975, Maulana quickly established himself as a successful entrepreneur by founding a hotel supply company that became …
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