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COLOMBO – A mural display and recital of l songs  took place at the compound of the Palestine embassy in Colombo on Thursday, Jan.18. In addition to the mural display, various performances were conducted  by Samathai Feminists Collective and Third Eye Friends to stress  “Children are not for war”. The Palestine ambassador Dr Zuhair M H Zaid was also present …

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 …

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 …

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 …

MOHAMMED RASOOLDEEN COLOMBO ; Minister of Buddhasasana,Religious and Cultural Affairs Vidura Wickremanayake will leave for Saudi Arabia on Friday,Jan.5 to sign the Haj agreement between Sri Lanka and the Kingdom. According to sources, the Haj agreement will be signed between the Lankan minister and the Saudi Haj and Umrah minister Dr.Tawfiq bin Fawzan AlRabiah on Sunday Jan 7. The Lankan delegation …