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Construction of Ashraf Memorial Museum in Kalmunai to commence immediately

President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed that the construction of the Ashraf Memorial Museum in Kalmunai should commence immediately. The late M.H.M. Ashraf, founder of the Muslim Congress and former Minister, was a distinguished politician who served the Muslim community with great dedication. In recognition of his contributions, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the establishment of an “Ashraf Memorial Museum.” The memorial museum is …

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Sri Lankan students excel at International Creativity and Innovation Awards in Thailand

Sri Lankan students from the Burhani Serendib School in Colombo who participated in the International Creativity and Innovation Awards 2024 in Thailand won the Titanium award (second highest) for their exceptional display in the field of robotics, in the finals held today.  The Sri Lankan team competed with 25 countries. Over 1000 students representing 441 teams from four continents participated …

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Flexible work shifts for Muslim public sector officers during Ramadan season

Special changes are to be made to the public sector work shifts to facilitate the Muslim officers who are taking part in prayers and religious activities in view of the Ramadan season this year. This was communicated by way of a circular issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, addressed to the Ministerial Secretaries, Provincial Chief Secretaries, Heads of Departments and Heads …

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Colombo YMBA Launches Historic Second Independence Struggle for True Economic Freedom

COLOMBO : In a groundbreaking event, the Colombo Young Men’s Buddhist Association (YMBA) marked the inauguration of the second independence struggle, transforming February 4th into a historic day on Sri Lanka’s Independence calendar.  The occasion witnessed the active participation of religious leaders from diverse faiths, symbolizing unity and shared aspirations. Ms. Ajra Azhar, a prominent lawyer representing the Muslim community, …

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Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims 2024 – Update

Advised to pay their deposit of Rs 25,000 in time The All-Ceylon Hajj Tour Operators Association has requested that those who have got the Registration done to perform Hajj 2024 and have got the Reference Number from the Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs, MRCA, on SMS, to pay the non-refundable deposit of Rs. 25,000/-, as early as possible without any …

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