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Zahira College Islamic Society holds contests among schools to mark Meelad un Nabi Day

Zahira College Islamic Society had organized the annual Meelad un Nabi Day and Prize Giving Ceremony on Saturday January 4 at the N.D.H. Abdul Ghaffoor Hall. It was held under the patronage of Principal of the College Trizviiy Marikkar. President of the Islamic Society  Yaqoob Sadikeen delivered the welcome address. Deputy Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt Mohamed Ibrahim …

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Zahira College, Colombo remembers its founders 2024

Zahira College Colombo had its Founder’s Day ceremony which at the College Gaffoor Hall under the patronage of the College Principal Triizviy Marikkar on Saturday October 5. The Founders Day Oration was delivered by guest speaker Former Head of the Department – Philosophy University of Peradeniya Prof. (Dr) M.S.M. Anes who spoke about “ Muslim fine arts heritage and its …

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Zahira College Founders Day on Saturday, Oct.5

The Founder’s Day Ceremony of Zahira College Colombo will be held on Saturday the 5th  October at 4 p.m. at the College Abdul Gaffoor Hall under the patronage of Principal Trizviiy Marikkar. Zahira College, Colombo, was founded in 1892 as Al Madrasathul Zahira by two of the most prominent Sri Lankan Muslims of the day — I.L.M. Abdul Aziz and Arasi …

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Zahira College, Mawanella Donates Rs.3.3 M to Gaza Children’s Fund

Mawanella Zahira College has contributed Rs. 3.3 Million to the Children’s Fund in Gaza, with the donation cheque being handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Ministry of Finance today (03). The ceremony saw the presence of Senior Additional Secretary to the President and Secretary of the President’s Fund, Mr. Sarath Kumara, along with the Principal of Mawanella Zahira …

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Rugby at Zahira from 1930

As a tribute to the rich heritage of rugby at Zahira College and their return to the top schools league, the writer who is domiciled in the USA and is a fan of Zahira’s brand of rugby has put together this dossier. Early years Zahira commenced rugby in 1924 and initially played with Royal and Trinity and then with St. …

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