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Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies to Celebrate Golden Jubilee & General Convocation 2023

The Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies is preparing to mark a significant milestone as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee and General Convocation 2023 on 24th of June at BMICH. With a rich history of 50 years of academic excellence, the institute eagerly anticipates honouring the accomplishments of the last seven graduating batches during this momentous event. On the occasion of …

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Duty-free allowances to expatriate workers at airport increased from May 1: Minister

Duty-free allowances for expatriate workers given at the airport will be increased from May 1, and a circular notifying this has been issued, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said. While addressing the media at the Government Information Department yesterday, he said a memorandum was presented to the cabinet seeking approval to increase the duty-free allowance and it was …

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Interfaith Ifthar at Galle Face 2023

Date 09.04.2023 Time 6.00pm to 7.00pm Venue.Galle Face Green (Front of Galle face hotel) All faiths are welcome to join us break our fast. Let’s enjoy the unity we shared during Ramadan last year where we had many iftars together at GGG.

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Break – fast at Sunset 2023 – INDEPENDANCE SQUARE

INDEPENDANCE SQUARE Break – Fast At Sunset is happening again this Ramadan on Sunday the 2nd of April at the Independence Square hosted by the #muslimcommunity of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 I’m calling out my friends of all faiths to join us at 5,30 pm to share an hour of togetherness and friendship 🙏🏼 See you all there!

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When is Ramadan 2023 and how is the moon sighted?

Ramadan is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, which begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. By Alia Chughtai and Marium Ali The first day of fasting for the holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, March 23, depending on the sighting of the new moon. Ramadan is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, which begins with the sighting of the …

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