October, 2024

• 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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• 24 October

  YMMA Scholarships Application for GCE A/L Students 2024

  

  All Ceylon Young Men’s Muslim Association (YMMA) Conference (ACYMMAC)   Application for All Ceylon Young Men’s Muslim Association (YMMA) Conference (ACYMMAC) Scholarships to GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Students 2024   – Based on the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination 2023 (2024)   * Financial Assistance for 18 Months * Closing Date: 2024.10.31   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .   * PLEASE DOWNLOAD …

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• 23 October

  McDonald’s burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US

  

  BBC – A McDonald’s sandwich has been making people sick in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). E. coli, a type of bacteria that can cause serious stomach problems, has been found in McDonald’s Quarter Pounder sandwiches, the CDC announced on Tuesday. So far, the CDC has recorded 49 cases of illness across 10 …

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• 23 October

  Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia to boost trade, investments ties

  

  Saudi Ambassador Khalid Hamoud Alkahtani, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, shared his views on bilateral ties as the two countries mark  50 years of bilateral relations.    Two countries mark 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations Number of employment opportunities for Sri Lankans to rise in Saudi ArabiaSaudi Ambassador Khalid Hamoud Alkahtani, in an interview with the Daily Mirror, …

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• 18 October

  Public Should Avoid Reusing Plastic Water Bottles

  

  Health authorities have issued a public advisory urging people to avoid reusing plastic bottles for storing drinking water. The Food Safety Unit of the Ministry of Health highlighted that some individuals are reusing these plastic bottles for water storage. However, the unit warned that chemicals from the materials used in the production of these bottles can leach into the water …

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