Obituaries

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, …

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 …

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 …

We at Sailan Muslim Foundation wish to inform with deep sorrow and profound sadness the passing away of the Vice Chairman of the Foundation Mohamed Shibly Aziz is a well-known and eminent President’s Counsel in Sri Lanka who has contributed extensively to the development of the legal system in the country from 1968. He is the former Attorney General of …

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 …