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TRADITIONAL CUSTOMS OF THE MEMONS OF SRI LANKA

The Memons of Sri Lanka like the Bohras are a highly cultured community of Indian origin. They are Sunni Muslims following the Hanafi school of Muslim Law who originated from Western India, especially from the Kathiawad Peninsula before making our beloved country their home. Their settlement here took place during the British colonial period when they arrived here as textile …

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Why we need to keep our Personal Laws (With Reforms of course) – Asiff Hussein

The Muslims of our country have always felt they are very much part of our nation. The multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi- religious environment of Sri Lanka with its tradition of tolerance and understanding of the other has contributed to this inclusive attitude in no mean measure. As such it is sad to see sinister attempts being made to deprive the …

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