January, 2025

• 24 January

  Food & beverage companies of Sri Lanka conclude visit to Saudi Arabia

  

  A Sri Lankan delegation of food and beverage companies successfully concluded a four-day business visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board organized the visit from 12 to 17 January 2025 to promote Sri Lankan food products and beverages in the Kingdom. The visit was …

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• 24 January

  24 winners honoured with certificates,cash prizes at Saudi Arabia’s Holy Quran Memorization Contests in Colombo

  

  The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has honoured the winners of the Second Holy Quran Memorization Competition in the Republic of Sri Lanka in a closing ceremony attended by prominent officials and diplomats. Sheikh Saud Al-Ghamdi, the ministry’s undersecretary for Dawah and guidance, honoured the winners on behalf of the minister, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh. During the …

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• 22 January

  Remembering M.A.C.M. Saleh: A Legacy of Wisdom, Patriotism, and Service

  

  “Unselfish devotion is the highest form of submission to the will of the Supreme.” — M.A.C.M. Saleh COLOMBO :0As we mark the 50th death anniversary of M.A.C.M. Saleh, these words resonate deeply, reminding us of a life lived with extraordinary purpose and dedication. A man of intellect, foresight, and compassion, Saleh’s legacy remains etched in the annals of Sri Lanka’s …

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• 22 January

  Saudi Arabia hosts Al Quran memorisation competition in SL for second time

  

  Saudi Arabia will host the Al Quran memorisation competition in Sri Lanka for the second time, at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, today. This will be organised under the guidance of Saudi Arabia Ambassador Khalid Bin Hamud Al Qahtani. High-ranking officials from the Saudi Arabian Islamic Affairs Ministry, alongside the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister, are set to attend the …

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• 22 January

  Sri Lanka-Saudi Arabia ties reach new highs, will expand further in the future – Saudi Arabia Islamic Affairs Minister

  

  The Minister of Islamic Affairs of Saudi Arabia Dr. Abdul Latif Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh who is currently in Sri Lanka, on Monday (20) said Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia ties have reached a new high and these will expand further in the future. The Saudi Minister who was the Chief Guest at the Awards ceremony of the Quran Memorisation Competition held …

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• 20 January

  Fouzul Hameed on 75 years of Hameedia, family, fashion and the future

  

    Fouzul Hameed on 75 years of Hameedia, family, fashion and the future Men’s fashion in Sri Lanka has always been diverse, most likely because of our position as a global hub for trade, followed by our colonial history.  Historically, men’s clothing in Sri Lanka was characterised by the sarong and formal attire such as the national dress, which remains …

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• 19 January

  2025 Hajj operators to handle pilgrims this year from Sri Lanka

  

  The Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs and the Hajj and Umrah Committee have selected 92 Hajj operators to handle pilgrims from the island. The interview for re-selecting Hajj Travel Operators,that was based on the Supreme Court Selection criteria, was held between 06th and 10th January at the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs. Allocated Pilgrims for Selected …

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