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President AKD appoints Top businessman as Western Governor

Hanif Yousoof, the founder of Expolanka Group and a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s business sector, has been appointed as the new Governor of the Western Province by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Yousoof, known for his contributions to logistics and global trade, is expected to bring his business expertise into regional governance with this appointment.

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World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM) Congratulates President Anura Kumara Disanayake

Prof Rasheen Bappu ,the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Chapter of World Forum for Sri Lankan(WFSLM) Muslims congratulates Mr Anura Kumara Disanayake for being elected as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. WFSLM pledges support in establishing good governance, mitigate corruption, addressing issues of Muslims and other communities. “This marks a significant moment in …

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MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 9TH EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT OF SRI LANKA

Ref: ACJU/NGS/2024/382 2024.09.23 (1446.03.19) The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU), Council of Islamic Religious Scholars, extend its heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on being democratically elected as the 09th Executive President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. This significant achievement is a testament to the trust and confidence that the people of our Motherland have placed …

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To Vote or Not to Vote: An Islamic Perspective

Every election cycle, many well-meaning, God-fearing Muslims grapple with the issue of voting. On one hand, some argue that voting is an obligation, while others contend that it is an act of disbelief. This question is particularly important as the world becomes more polarized, and politically volatile, and extreme policies and politicians are on the rise worldwide. The impact on …

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Zahira Veterans Tour Bangkok on 11th September For TOTO CUP BKK 2024

COLOMBO – The Zahira Veterans Football Team , is to embark on their maiden tour of Bangkok to play invitation match “ TOTO CUP BKK 2024 “ between Zahira Veterans team vs Yothinburana Alumni team matches to take place in Ministry of Health Grounds, BKK, Thailand  on 13th September.   The team will be led by Jawfer-us Sadik with the team captain Abdur Rahuman, …

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Flooding kills more than 20 people in Morocco and Algeria

Women walk past floods caused by heavy rainfall in Tagounite, Zagora, southern Morocco, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (AP) Meteorologists had predicted that a rare deluge could strike North Africa’s Sahara Desert, where many areas receive less than an inch of rain a year RABAT, Morocco: Torrential downpours hit North Africa’s normally arid mountains and deserts over the weekend, causing flooding …

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