February, 2024

• 7 February

  Flexible work shifts for Muslim public sector officers during Ramadan season

  

  Special changes are to be made to the public sector work shifts to facilitate the Muslim officers who are taking part in prayers and religious activities in view of the Ramadan season this year. This was communicated by way of a circular issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, addressed to the Ministerial Secretaries, Provincial Chief Secretaries, Heads of Departments and Heads …

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• 6 February

  N. D. H. Abdul Caffoor

  

  On the 8th of April 1875 a remarkable man was born. Noor Deen Hajiar Abdul Ghaffoor was born to a well reputed Moor family in Colombo, Sri Lanka. From a very young age he was apprenticed to his uncle C L Rahmatullah (Periya Thamby), a successful gem merchant. In his early years, together with his uncle, the young boy affectionately known …

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• 6 February

  FREE PALESTINE World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM) – Presents Dr. Omar Suleiman

  

  Webinar on ♻FREE PALESTINE♻ World Forum for Sri Lankan Muslims (WFSLM) 🎤Presents Dr. Omar Suleiman Yaqeen Institute, Texas USA ⏲Tuesday Feb 6th , 2024 02.00pm EST 01.00pm Dallas 07.00pm London 10.00pm KSA/ Qatar 12.30am Srilanka/ India 06.00am Melbourne (next day) 💠Join us on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83885193628?pwd=WitZWmZ0eGU1SkNnNnEzM1JsNE04UT09 Meeting ID: 838 8519 3628 Passcode: 12 United we stand Support Palestine https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/gaza_humanitarian_aid_3?src=2607380 ❇Join our …

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• 6 February

  February 5, 2024 0 Comment Seminar, photo exhibition on ‘Kashmir Solidarity’ Day in Colombo

  

  ASHRAFF A SAMAD COLOMBO : A Seminar and Photo Exhibition was held at the Pakistan High Commission, Colombo to commemorate “Kashmir Solidarity Day” Monday, Feb 5 The day reaffirmed Pakistan’s unconditional support to the Kashmiris in their struggle for right of self-determination. The ceremony was attended by a large number of Pakistani community members, friends of Kashmir and local journalists. …

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• 6 February

  Colombo YMBA Launches Historic Second Independence Struggle for True Economic Freedom

  

  COLOMBO : In a groundbreaking event, the Colombo Young Men’s Buddhist Association (YMBA) marked the inauguration of the second independence struggle, transforming February 4th into a historic day on Sri Lanka’s Independence calendar.  The occasion witnessed the active participation of religious leaders from diverse faiths, symbolizing unity and shared aspirations. Ms. Ajra Azhar, a prominent lawyer representing the Muslim community, …

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• 5 February

  Islamic religious observance at Red Mosque to mark 76th Independence Day

  

  COLOMBO : Islamic Religious observance to celebrate 76th Independence Day at the Historical Red Mosque called for unity in diversity to conquer the challenges and build a stronger , inclusive and a more prosperous nation. The religious ceremony to invoke the blessings of the Almighty Allah was organized by the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs headed by Faisal …

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• 5 February

  M.C. Siddhi Lebbe Marikar

  

  The Father of Muslim Education in Ceylon, M.C. Siddhi Lebbe Marikar was one of the founders of Zahira College Colombo in addition to founding many other Muslim schools including the first Muslim Girls’ school in Sri Lanka, which was situated in Kandy. He was the first Tamil novelist in Sri Lanka, the first Muslim lawyer, and a pious and farsighted …

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