Obituaries

Founder of Jewelarts Kaleel Hajiar passes away at 80

Colombo: Chairman of Kollupitiya Jumma masjid and chairman of Jewelarts group Al Haj M M Kaleel passed away, Beloved husband of Hajiani Fathima Ayna Kaleel, much loved father of Nishreen, Ahamed, Akif and Nushrath, Father in law of Ihsan Raji, Hiraz Hashim, Dilani and Ayman. Loving brother of Marhoom Zawahir Mohamed , Hilmy Mohamed, Izzath Mohamed, Zalool Mohamed, Enya Shaheed, …

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Sinead O’Connor: I had been a Muslim all my life and didn’t realise it … I am home by Farah Andrews

The singer discussed her religious journey and gave an emotional performance of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’   After a few years away from the limelight, Sinead O’Connor has returned to the public eye, giving a frank interview about her conversion to Islam and a raw performance of Nothing Compares 2 U on Irish TV show, The Late Late Show.    I read just chapter …

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Cricket legend ACM Lafir passes away at 89 in Colombo

Former Antonian, Nomads, Saracens, Kandy United and All Ceylon cricketer and one of the best soccer players, A.C.M. Lafir passed away yesterday in Colombo at the age of 89 years. Lafir and Ronald G. Stephen both put on 276 runs for the first wicket in the 1954 Big Match against Trinity which stands as a record for any school matches …

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Prof. M.T.A. Furkhan no more

Senior business leader and one of the pioneers of tourism and top professional Prof. M.T.A. Furkhan passed away last week.  Prof. Furkhan was one of prime movers in establishing in 1965, the basic roots of the management accountancy profession in Sri Lanka. In 1970, he was appointed as President of the Association of Cost and Works Accountants; and in 1972, …

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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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