January, 2024

• 22 January

  Foreign Minister Ali Sabry to address the Cambridge Union

  

  COLOMBO : On invitation, Foreign Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry is to address the prestigious Cambridge Union on January 23, to share his insights on Sri Lanka’s road to economic recovery. The Cambridge Union, founded in 1815, is the world’s oldest debating society,and has been historically known for hosting influential speakers and fostering intellectual discourse. Dignitaries such as Winston Churchill, Theodore …

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• 20 January

  Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims 2024 – Update

  

  Advised to pay their deposit of Rs 25,000 in time The All-Ceylon Hajj Tour Operators Association has requested that those who have got the Registration done to perform Hajj 2024 and have got the Reference Number from the Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs, MRCA, on SMS, to pay the non-refundable deposit of Rs. 25,000/-, as early as possible without any …

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• 20 January

  Will New Regional Conflicts Accelerate Iran’s Plans to go Nuclear? By Thalif Deen

  

  UNITED NATIONS | 18 January 2024 (IDN) — The Israeli-Hamas war has ignited a new Middle Eastern regional conflict involving the United States and the Houthis in Yemen, a militant group described as proxies for Iran. The Iranians have long been accused of funding and arming not only the Houthis, but also Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The …

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• 20 January

  Israel’s war in Gaza has exposed a deepening global divide

  

  Analysis by Stephanie Busari, Nadeen Ebrahim and Abbas Al Lawati, CNN South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola (center) and Palestinian Assistant Minister of Multilateral Affairs Ammar Hijazi (right) address the media outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands on January 11. Patrick Post/AP Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle …

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• 19 January

  UNHCR and Muslim Aid Sri Lanka Collaborative Humanitarian Effort!

  

  We are delighted to announce a fruitful collaboration between UNHCR and Muslim Aid Sri Lanka! On the 17th of January 2024, we joined hands to make a significant contribution to healthcare at Base Hospital Nagoda, Kalutara. Medical Supplies Worth 2.3 Million Donated! In a heartfelt gesture, we handed over essential medical supplies valued at 2.3 million to enhance healthcare services. …

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• 19 January

  Children are not for war – mural display on the ordeal of children and women in Gaza

  

  COLOMBO – A mural display and recital of l songs  took place at the compound of the Palestine embassy in Colombo on Thursday, Jan.18. In addition to the mural display, various performances were conducted  by Samathai Feminists Collective and Third Eye Friends to stress  “Children are not for war”. The Palestine ambassador Dr Zuhair M H Zaid was also present …

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• 19 January

  Jummah Schedule Fri, 19 Jan 2024

  

  Jummah Schedule Lecture Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 No. Title Lecturer Masjid Name Area 1 – Ash Sheikh Ajmal Mulaffer (Rahmani) Azhariya Jumuah Masjid Akurana 2 – Ash Sheikh Anseer (Jamali) Badriyyeen Jumuah Masjid – 7th Mile Post Akuruna 3 – Ash Sheikh Imthiyas (Fahmi) Masjidul Hairath Jumuah Masjid – Kudugala Akuruna 4 – Ash Sheikh Fayaz Ahamed (Furqani) Alawathugoda Jumuah …

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