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March, 2024

  • 14 March

    Gaza people inspired US activist Shaun King and his wife to embrace Islam

    The 44-year old wore a Palestinian keffiyeh as he addressed the crowd, crediting his decision to convert to Islam on the first day of Ramadan to the “past six months of suffering, pain and trauma that we’ve seen in Gaza”. King has been vocal about his support for Palestine against Israel’s war on besieged Gaza, which has killed at least …

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  • 14 March

    The Muslim contribution to Sri Lanka

    An Arab Dhow, C.1900. Melville Herskovits Library’s Winterton Collection Author Asiff Hussein, Vice President of Outreach, Centre for Islamic Studies Harmony Centre, on the Muslim Contribution to our Nation… by Ifham Nizam Q: You have written extensively on the Muslim contribution to Sri Lanka. How significant do you think that contribution has been? A: The Muslim contribution to our nation has …

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  • 12 March

    Almuslimaath – Nourish the Needy: Ramadan 2024

    Dear Generous Donor, Assalamu Alaikum and warm greetings to you, We hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits.  We are excited to share with you the latest update on our ongoing project, “Nourish the Needy: Ramadan 2024.” Our Ramadan food distribution efforts are in full swing. We hope to assist in two modes, depending on the …

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  • 12 March

    UN Secretary-General Message Marking the Beginning of Ramadan 2024

    THE SECRETARY-GENERAL — REMARKS AT PRESS STAKEOUT   New York, 11 March 2024   Good morning.  Today marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan – a period when Muslims around the world celebrate and spread the values of peace, reconciliation and solidarity. Yet even though Ramadan has begun – the killing, bombing and bloodshed continue in Gaza.  We …

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  • 8 March

    M C Abdul Cader : The man who fought for the fez

    Everyone knows of the vagaries that sartorial styles are subjected to. Today, more than ever, styles of dress and minor articles of dress like ties, shoes, head gear etc., seem to change with every change of wind ! We are aware that an important item of dress, the head cover and, for the Muslims, more than for any other community, …

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  • 7 March

    Sri Lanka – Registered Hajj Travel Operators for Year 2024

    The Department of Muslim Religious & Cultural Affairs has released the List of Registered Hajj Travel Operators (Agencies) for the Year 2024 (Hijri) Name & Address of the Travel Agency Name & Contact Details of the Leaders     Post Disclaimer | Support UsSupport Us The sailanmuslim.com web site  entirely supported by individual donors and well wishers. If you regularly visit …

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  • 7 March

    Saudi Arabia gifts 50 tons of dates to Sri Lanka ahead of Ramadan

    COLOMBO : Saudi Ambassador Khalid bin Hamoud Alkahtani handed a gift of 50 tons of dates from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz  to Sri Lanka. The Secretary to the Ministry of Religious Affairs of Sri Lanka Somaratne W Pathirana , Director of the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs Faizal Abdeenl and Ibrahim …

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