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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 …

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, …

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 …

The first month of the Islamic calendar starts on Wednesday, July 19, which means the Hijri year 1445 begins on that day. Muharram is the first of 12 months on the Islamic calendar. It is one of four sanctified months that are of particular reverence – the others are Rajab (7th), Dhu Al Qaeda (11th) and Dhu Al Hijjah (12th). …

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia donated 50 tons of dates to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Alkahtani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, officially handed over this consignment of dates to Hon. Vidura Wickremanayake, Minister of Buddhashasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, …