This year marks a historic milestone in the diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka, celebrating fifty years of strong bilateral ties that have fostered economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation. Established in 1974, the diplomatic relationship between the two nations has flourished over the past five decades, strengthening in various domains, including trade, investment, labor, and …
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Saudi Arabia Distributes Dates in Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has held a ceremony to mark the launch of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ program for distributing dates in Sri Lanka during Ramadan. The ceremony was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Sri Lanka Khalid Al-Qahtani and several Sri Lankan officials and heads of various Islamic associations and institutions. Five tons …
Read More »Saudi Arabia conducts eye camps in eastern and southern parts of Sri Lanka
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, in continuation of its humanitarian efforts, carried out the Noor Saudi Volunteer Project to combat blindness and related diseases at the government hospital in the Kattankudy area, Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. This project took place from February 10th to February 16th, 2025. It reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to …
Read More »Dates gifted by Saudi Arabia to be distributed among 2,741 mosques for the month of Holy Ramadan
Saudi Arabia donated 50 tonnes of dates to Sri Lanka for distribution among mosques during the month of. Holy Ramadan The donation was made by Saudi ambassador in Colombo Khalid Humoud Al Kahtani to the minister of. Buddhasasana , religious and. Cultural affairs. hon Senavi Thanking Saudi Arabia for spontaneous gift of. Dates , the minister that they will be …
Read More »24 winners honoured with certificates,cash prizes at Saudi Arabia’s Holy Quran Memorization Contests in Colombo
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has honoured the winners of the Second Holy Quran Memorization Competition in the Republic of Sri Lanka in a closing ceremony attended by prominent officials and diplomats. Sheikh Saud Al-Ghamdi, the ministry’s undersecretary for Dawah and guidance, honoured the winners on behalf of the minister, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh. During the …
Read More »Saudi Arabia hosts Al Quran memorisation competition in SL for second time
Saudi Arabia will host the Al Quran memorisation competition in Sri Lanka for the second time, at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, today. This will be organised under the guidance of Saudi Arabia Ambassador Khalid Bin Hamud Al Qahtani. High-ranking officials from the Saudi Arabian Islamic Affairs Ministry, alongside the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister, are set to attend the …
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