Culture & Heritage

Inayet Akbarally Passes Away – Chairman of the Akbar Brothers Group.

Inayet Akbarally: A Visionary Business Leader Who Shaped Sri Lanka’s Tea Industry It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Mr. Inayet Akbarally. May Allah (SWT) grant him eternal peace and bless him with Jannat al-Firdaus. (16th Feb 2025) Mr. Inayet Akbarally, a pioneering figure in Sri Lanka’s tea industry and the esteemed Chairman of the Akbar …

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Polished to Perfection – Girdling the globe with his exquisite jewellery dating back to the turn of the last century was N.D.H Abdul Caffoor.

  Girdling the globe with his exquisite jewellery dating back to the turn of the last century was N.D.H Abdul Caffoor. Making his country proud at several international exhibitions, Abdul Caffoor’s gems and jewellery have even decorated the crowned heads of England, Belgium, Spain and Rumania. His establishment has braved many business challenges for over 130 years. We travelled back …

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Remembering M.A.C.M. Saleh: A Legacy of Wisdom, Patriotism, and Service

“Unselfish devotion is the highest form of submission to the will of the Supreme.” — M.A.C.M. Saleh COLOMBO :0As we mark the 50th death anniversary of M.A.C.M. Saleh, these words resonate deeply, reminding us of a life lived with extraordinary purpose and dedication. A man of intellect, foresight, and compassion, Saleh’s legacy remains etched in the annals of Sri Lanka’s …

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Fouzul Hameed on 75 years of Hameedia, family, fashion and the future

  Fouzul Hameed on 75 years of Hameedia, family, fashion and the future Men’s fashion in Sri Lanka has always been diverse, most likely because of our position as a global hub for trade, followed by our colonial history.  Historically, men’s clothing in Sri Lanka was characterised by the sarong and formal attire such as the national dress, which remains …

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Hamza Haniffa: A strong advocate for a Palestinian homeland By Thalif Deen

Hamza Haniffa, who passed away this week after a brief illness, was a relentless champion of the Palestinian cause, going back to his undergraduate days at the Peradeniya campus in the late 1950s. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Western history, he expressed support for some of the liberation movements of the day, including Algeria’s long-drawn-out battle for independence from …

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