January, 2025

• 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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• 19 January

  Key officials of the ACJU meet Lankan Prime Minister

  

    A special meeting held recently at the Office of the Prime Minister between the Executive Committee Members of the ACJU and the Hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.  Representing the ACJU were its General Secretary, Deputy General Secretary, Secretaries of Sub-committees, and other members.    During the meeting, an introduction …

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• 19 January

  Colombo Zahira students launch 20 books in English, Sinhala

  

  Zahira College Writers Forum launched 20 books in English and Sinhala languages on Saturday January 18 at the Zahira College Abdul Ghaffoor Hall. It was held under the patronage of Principal of Zahira College Trizviiy Marikar. Teacher in Charge of the Writer’s Forum Fathima Shazna delivered the welcome address. The chief guest at the ceremony Writer and Senior Journalist Asiff …

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• 19 January

  JUSTICE M JAMEEL- A LEGACY OF INTEGRITY, COURAGE, AND DIVINE FAVOUR – BY A W A SALAM

  

  The news of Justice M. Jameel’s demise on September 11, 2008, deeply saddened and shocked everyone, leaving a profound sense of loss. Justice M. Jameel was a fearless and highly principled gentleman whose life was marked by a firm commitment to justice, profound humility, and devout faith. A luminary of great renown, his wisdom shone brightly, yet he dwelt in …

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• 18 January

  Interest Free Student Loan Scheme Application 2025 – Edu Ministry

  

    Saturday, January 18, 2025 Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education   Application for Interest Free Student Loan Scheme (IFSLS) to Degree Programmes (Courses) 2025 Intake 9   – Based on the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination 2021 / 2022 / 2023 List of Non-State Higher Education Institutes under IFSLS 01. Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT …

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• 18 January

  Sheikh F. Fayas Hazrath – The Death on the Minbar

  

  **The Death on the Minbar** While delivering the *Khutbah* sermon from the pulpit in Akurana, Sheikh F. Fayas Hazrath responded to Allah’s call and departed for his eternal life. Sheikh F. Fayas (Murshid) Hazrath hailed from the Dehianga area of Kandy. He served as the Chief Imam of the Asna Central Mosque in Akurana for 15 years. Continuing to reside …

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