Profiles

Everyone knows of the vagaries that sartorial styles are subjected to. Today, more than ever, styles of dress and minor articles of dress like ties, shoes, head gear etc., seem to change with every change of wind ! We are aware that an important item of dress, the head cover and, for the Muslims, more than for any other community, …

Sir Razik was a great revivalist and ardent campaigner for the rights of the Ceylon Moors. He was one of the few Statesmen with the rare distinction of having served in the Supreme Legislative assemblies of the land Al Haj M C A Cader Sir Razik was eloquent in his speeches. He was a picture of elegance being immaculately dressed …

On the 8th of April 1875 a remarkable man was born. Noor Deen Hajiar Abdul Ghaffoor was born to a well reputed Moor family in Colombo, Sri Lanka. From a very young age he was apprenticed to his uncle C L Rahmatullah (Periya Thamby), a successful gem merchant. In his early years, together with his uncle, the young boy affectionately known …