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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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Muslim Contribution to Sri Lankan Culture By Asiff Hussein

Little is it known that Sri Lanka’s Muslims have made a big contribution to Sri Lanka’s cultural life. They significantly influenced local culture in matters of food, dress, jewellery and pastimes, testifying to the close relations that existed between Muslims and other communities of the island, especially the Sinhalese and Tamils. Sri Lankan Moors, descendants of Arab merchants who espoused …

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