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Back to School : YWMA distributes stationery and school books to deserving students from all faiths

COLOMBO : The Young Woman’s Muslim Association kicked off the year with the Back to School Programme 2024, distributing stationery, books, and bags to students from grade 1 to A/levels.  The event’s distinguished guests included chief guest Mrs. Zeeniya Thasim, guest speaker Viharadhipathi Dammaloka Na Himi, and guests of honor Mr. Thaslim Thasim and Mr. Khalid Farook. In his address, …

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UNHCR and Muslim Aid Sri Lanka Collaborative Humanitarian Effort!

We are delighted to announce a fruitful collaboration between UNHCR and Muslim Aid Sri Lanka! On the 17th of January 2024, we joined hands to make a significant contribution to healthcare at Base Hospital Nagoda, Kalutara. Medical Supplies Worth 2.3 Million Donated! In a heartfelt gesture, we handed over essential medical supplies valued at 2.3 million to enhance healthcare services. …

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Saudia plans air taxis for Hajj pilgrims

Although plans are initially underway for transporting pilgrims, Saudia has plans to use the aircraft for a number of destinations in the kingdom. Saudia plans to purchase 100 eVTOL aircraft for the air taxi service [Getty] Pilgrims visiting Mecca will soon be able to travel from Jeddah to the Muslim holy city by air taxi, Saudia, formally Saudi Arabian Airlines, has revealed. The Saudi …

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Muslim Aid Sri lanka Collaborative Effort for Healthcare

UNHCR and Muslim Aid Sri Lanka join hands in a generous initiative to support De Soysa Hospital in Colombo. On 11th of January 2024, we proudly handed over medical supplies valued at 3 million, reinforcing our commitment to healthcare excellence. The donated supplies, including 2 Multipara monitors, 2 CTG machines, 4 handheld dopplers, and 4 syringe pumps, will play a …

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Sri Lanka signs Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia

MOHAMMED RASOOLDEEN JEDDAH : Vidura Wickramanayaka, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs signed the Haj agreement with  the Saudi Haj and Umrah minister Dr.Tawfiq bin Fawzan AlRabiah on Sunday Jan 7. Minister Wickremanayake is leading a Haj delegation to Saudi Arabia to sign the Haj agreement between Sri Lanka and the Kingdom. The Lankan delegation includes the minister, Director …

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