October, 2024

• 28 October

  YWMA opens a Ahadiya school in Wellampitiya, Malaysian envoy praises efforts to impart religious education among needy children

  

  The Young Women’s Muslim Association,YWMA, in collaboration with Masjid Un Noor Jumma Masjid inaugurated a new Ahadiyyah School at the Sithy Fathima Ovais Centre, Polwatte, Goathami road, Wellampitiya on Saturday October 26. It was held under the patronage of YWMA President Mrs. Fawaza Thaha. Welcome address was delivered by C.M.S Uvais, Trustee Masjid un Noor Jumma Masjid. Chief Guest of …

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• 28 October

  Muslim Wedding Expo” In Colombo

  

  The Kosha Event Solutions CEO Mrs. Naziya Yakoob organized “Muslim Wedding Expo” at the Miami Banquet Hall, Wellawatte, Colombo on Sunday October 27. Hassim Omar Foundation Chairman Hassim Omar and Mrs. Mariyam Hassim Omar were present as chief guests at the opening ceremony. There are 20 stalls at this expo such as Bridal Accessories, Wedding Decorations, Bridal Dresses, Cake Decoration, …

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• 28 October

  Sri Lanka coconut products featured for the first time at Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024

  

  The Sri Lankan embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the Coconut Development Authority of Sri Lanka, successfully organized the first ever participation of ten Sri Lankan companies manufacturing coconut-based products, at the 41st edition of the Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024 held in Riyadh from October 21 to 24 2024.  Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi …

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• 28 October

  Lankan Actor Ramdas gained fame for his “Marikkar” Role

  

  Ramdas, who worked for many years at Colonial Motors in Union Place,  used to live in Polhengoda then. He rode a scooter and used to give me a  few rides those days. We have enjoyed each other’s company at  gatherings hosted by members of the Sri Lankan film fraternity Ramdas was an old boy of Isipathana College in Havelock Town. …

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• 28 October

  Remembering Legendary Leader M.H.M.Ashraff on his 76th Birth Anniversary. By D.B.S.Jeyaraj

  

  October 23rd 2024 is the 76th Birth anniversary of legendary Muslim Congress leader M.H.M. Ashraff. The dynamic lawyer – politician hailing from Eastern Sri Lanka would have celebrated his 76th Birthday ,if he were among the living today. Alas! This was not to be as Ashraff passed away in a helicopter crash on September 16th 2000 just five weeks ahead …

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• 25 October

  Jumuah Schedule Lecture Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024

  

  No. Title Lecturer Masjid Name Area 1 – Ash Sheikh Abdullah Mufti (Hashimi) Azhariya Jumuah Masjid Akurana 2 – Ash Sheikh Hilmy (Ayni) Sheikh Dawood Jumuah Masjid, Darga Town Aluthgama 3 – Ash Sheikh Mirfaq Aslah (Haqqani) Grand Jumuah Masjid, Atulugama 4 – Ash Sheikh Anas (Nawavi) PhD. Jayawadanagama Jummah Masjid, Wikramasinhapura Battaramulla 5 – Ash Sheikh Shafraz Iqbal (Zakariya) …

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• 25 October

  Historic Puttalam Grand Mosque.

  

  The Puttalam Grand Mosque is a historical landmark that reflects centuries of religious and cultural heritage, deeply intertwined with the history of Sri Lanka. Here’s an enriched glimpse into its fascinating past: Early Beginnings (1494) The origins of the Puttalam Grand Mosque date back to 1494, when the land for its construction was generously gifted. This gesture laid the foundation …

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