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March, 2023

  • 6 March

    Fire hits Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh

    A massive fire has raced through a crammed refugee camp for Rohingya in Bangladesh, leaving thousands homeless. Smoke rises after a fire broke out at Balukhali Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar district. [Mohammad Shajahan/Anadolu Agency]   A massive fire raced through a crammed refugee camp for Rohingya in southern Bangladesh on Sunday, leaving thousands homeless, a fire official and …

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  • 4 March

    FAUNA AND FLORA INTRODUCED BY THE ARABS TO SRI LANKA

    The Arabs and their mixed breed descendants played a very important role in the business life of Sri Lanka in mediaeval times. Maritime trade to do with imports and exports was dominated by them before European colonists made inroads here. However there introduction of exotic species of fauna and flora to our country has largely gone unnoticed. Here are some …

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  • 4 March

    Singapore’s Arab Street: A closer look at the community building a new legacy

    Arabs in Singapore were once one of the wealthiest communities but faced huge losses after WWII. Today, the community is trying to rebuild their legacy Arabs in Singapore are working hard to carve out a new legacy and honour those who came before them (MEE/Illustration)Walking down the streets of Singapore, the global financial hub known for its rich cultural blend …

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February, 2023

  • 25 February

    39th International Qur’an Competition Organised by Islamic Republic of Iran – Sri Lankan Wins

    We take great pleasure in congratulating Al- Hafizhah, Al-Qariah Nuha Nuhuman, who represented Sri Lanka at the International Qur’anic Recital Competition in the Thartheel Category that took place in the Islamic Republic of Iran, and secured the 6th position. Nuha is the daughter of Moulavi Nuhuman and also the great granddaughter of Mufthi AbulHassan Aalim & Saadul Fuada (Saaduma) Izzadeen. It’s a …

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  • 21 February

    313 Badri Sahaba: Visiting Battle of Badr.

    The Battle of Badr was the first major battle in Islam. Since I live Near Madina , My visit to the site of battle of Badr was not my First Visit. I had visited it a number of time. But this Visit was Special. Special Because for the First time I reflected deeply on the Battle of Badr. I began to recall …

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  • 10 February

    HISTORY OF KHAN CLOCK TOWER, ‘KHAN’ LANDMARKS & PARSIS OF SRI LANKA.

    This video is about the history of the Khan Memorial Clock Tower, in Pettah, Colombo, and about the contributions made by the Parsi ‘Khan’ family to the people of Sri Lanka (formerly, British Ceylon). I have also shared details about the history of Parsis in Sri Lanka. Post Disclaimer | Support UsSupport Us The sailanmuslim.com web site  entirely supported by …

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  • 10 February

    TACKLING CHALLENGES FOR THE SRI LANKAN MUSLIMS IN THE WAKE OF THE EASTER SUNDAY ATTACKS by Amjad Mohamed-Saleem

    Post Disclaimer | Support UsSupport Us The sailanmuslim.com web site  entirely supported by individual donors and well wishers. If you regularly visit this site and wish to show your appreciation, or if you wish to see further development of sailanmuslim.com, please donate us Donate IMPORTANT : All content hosted on sailanmuslim.com is solely for non-commercial purposes and with the permission …

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