JANAZA Announcement

Former Deputy Minister of Higher Education Myown Musthaffa passes away at 67

ASHRAFF A SAMAD COLOMBO- Myown Musthaffa,former Deputy Minister of Higher Education, well-known businessman and philanthropist passed away at his residence in Kirulapone early morning on Saturday August 26. His remains will be at his residence at  Prime Residences 15, Rajawatte Terrace, off Siebel Avenue, Kirulapone and will be moved for burial at the Mohideen Jumma Mosque at Kalubowila, Dehiwela at …

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Muslim researcher,historian Mohideen passes away

Al Haj M.I.M.Mohideen ( 83) founder secretary of Muslim United liberation front and  Executive Director of Muslim Documentation center of Sri Lanka, researcher ,and historian of island’s Muslims passed away on Friday at the National Hospital Colombo after a brief illness. Late Mohideen hails from Akkaraipattu and lived at Norris Canal Rd Colombo 10. Late Mohideen was one of the …

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A leading Lankan philanthropist passes away – Al Haj. Z.A.M. Refai.

We are sad to announce the demise of Al Haj. Z.A.M. Refai. (Chairman. Zam Gems Group, Sri Lanka). A renowned philanthropist, who will be remembered for his compassion, humility, and generosity towards all communities. In recognition of his services, he was bestowed with the highest National honour of ‘Deshamaniya’ by the Government of Sri Lanka. We wish to convey our …

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Appreciation for Mr.Izeth Hussain, Founder Editor of Sailan Muslim Website

Veteran diplomat, academic, author and columnist Mr. N.M.M. Izeth Hussain has passed away today. (JUNE 13, 2017) Born in 1927 and educated at St Joseph’s College, Colombo, and University of Ceylon between 1946 to 1950. Graduated with a BA (English Honours) in 1950. He held the post of Assistant Controller of Immigration and Emigration from 1951 to 1953. He was …

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