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The Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies (Jamiah Naleemiah), founded by the late Naleem Hajiyar in 1973 at Beruwela China Fort, celebrated Founders’ Day on Sunday, February 11, 2024, as part of a series of programmes marking its fiftieth anniversary. The event was organised by Jamiah Naleemiah and the Rabitha An-Naleemiyyeen Beruwala Region (Alumni Association of Jamiah Naleemiah). This historic celebration …

Independence Day program organized by National Shoora Council   National Shoora Council has organized a special program on the occasion of 76th Independence Day. Theme: Contribution of Muslims’ to the Independence of Ceylon. Location: JR Jayawardena Centre, Colombo 07. Date: 07.02.2024 (Wednesday). Time: 4 pm. Presided by:- Advocate T.K. Azoor (President, National Shoora Council) Speakers: Ven. Galkande Dhammananda Thero, Director …

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COLOMBO : Islamic Religious observance to celebrate 76th Independence Day at the Historical Red Mosque called for unity in diversity to conquer the challenges and build a stronger , inclusive and a more prosperous nation. The religious ceremony to invoke the blessings of the Almighty Allah was organized by the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs headed by Faisal …

By Latheef Farook  Crucial Muslim support facilitated the process of Sri Lanka  gaining  independence from British in 1948 and help end almost four and half centuries of European colonial rule in the island. Many still remember the leading role played by Muslims leaders such as Dr T.B.Jayah, Sir Razik Fareed, Dr M.C.M.Kaleel and Dr Badiduddin Mahmud in the constitutional reforms …

RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — Zahira College,Colombo launched a series of events to mark its Centenary Rugby celebrations in the presence of Rugby legend David Campese Zahira College Colombo, a trailblazer in school-level rugby in Sri Lanka, has been a consistent participant in the A Division School Rugby League for numerous years. Since the inception of rugby at Zahira in 1924, …