Culture & Heritage

Muslim men and women across the world are currently observing Ramadan, a month long celebration of self-purification and restraint. During Ramadan, the Muslim community fast, abstaining from food, drink, smoking and sex between sunrise and sunset. Muslims break their fast after sunset with an evening meal called Iftar, where a date is the first thing eaten followed by a traditional …

Rani Rupmati Mosque Year of construction: 1430-1440 AD. Established by: Sultan Mehmood Beghara Located in Mizapur on the Northern side of the Ahmedabad city, Rani Rupmati mosque is one the ancient mosques of the city. It was built by Sultan Mehmood Beghara. Named after Rani Rupmati, the wife of Sultan, the mosque was constructed during 1430-1440 AD. This mosque is …

  President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a condolence message said that he was deeply grieved by the sudden demise of Presidential Advisor on Muslim Affairs, Cleric Mohamed Niyaz Moulavi.   The President said that his heartfelt gratitude goes to Niyaz Moulavi not only because he was a Presidential Advisor but because he was a close friend as well.   The full …

  Converting to Islam would have saved the life of pop legend Michael Jackson, his brother Jermaine, pictured in April 2010, told BBC World Service. LONDON (AFP) – – Converting to Islam would have saved the life of pop legend Michael Jackson, his brother Jermaine said in an interview to be aired Thursday. Speaking ahead of the first anniversary Friday …

  I am honoured by the invitation to deliver this lecture, particularly because Dr. Jayah was born in Galagedera, my electorate. His father was a Police Officer then attached to the Galagedera Police Station. There is also another connection. My father had a collection of Aubrey Collette’s cartoons and as a youngster I spent much time studying them. One of …