Culture & Heritage

  Hilwah Al-Jouf cultivation, in particular, is a source of pride for date farmers and an important element of the region’s economy. (SPA) With nearly one million palm trees, Al-Jouf region produces more than 43,000 tonnes of dates each year, including the popular Hilwah Al-Jouf RIYADH: Generations of Al-Jouf natives have been associated with palm trees, underlining the deep connection …

Khan was honored for his efforts and proficiency by President of the General Presidency for the affairs of the two Holy mosques, sheikh abdulrahman bin abdulaziz al-sudais. (Supplied) Three works by Pakistani artist Shafiq Uz-Zaman Khan hang in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa JEDDAH: Nearly 55 years ago, a young Pakistani calligrapher embarked on a captivating journey to master the Islamic art form …

He is the paternal grand father of Sir Razik Fareed; THE GREAT BUILDER who built most of the prominent land marks in Colombo. A Muslim by faith , Arasi Marikar Wapchie Marikar was born in 1829. He was a descendent of the Sheikh Fareed family of Iraq who arrived in Ceylon in 1060 AD. He was a Renowned Architect and …

Arasi Marikar Wapchie Marikar bought the shares of several heirs of maradana land and donated a portion of it to build a mosque and later built another mosque called the Fareed Thakkiya. He had started off his career as an apprentice working under expert builders. His flair for Islamic architecture can be seen in the many arches used in his …

Stamps, often regarded as miniature canvases, capture significant historical moments, notable figures, and  and mark anniversaries. Two such stamps tell compelling stories: the commemorative stamp of Ahmed Orabi Pasha issued by Sri Lanka in 1983 and the stamp marking 66 years of Uninterrupted Friendship between Egypt and Sri Lanka, issued on 24th October, 2023. Orabi Pasha Commemorative Stamp (1983) On 10th January 1883, …