Culture and Heritage
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LIFE IN THE THERUV (MOORLAND OF HULFTDORP) IN THE OLDEN TIME
Hulftsdorp is home to what is probably the oldest Moor community in…
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The proposer of the lion flag: Mudlr. Sinnalebbe
At the time of gaining political freedom the question of the national…
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Dr. Hilali Noordeen – Consultant Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgeon
Hilali Noordeen has the interesting distinction of being the only living Sri…
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Those People from the Past
It was while researching the genealogy of my maternal ancestors that I…
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Respected Islamic scholar Dr M.A.M.Shukry Left a legacy for next generation
Dr M.A.M Shukry By Latheef Farook Around mid-1970s respected Sri Lankan Islamic…
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Ambassador Izeth Hussain – A Random Portrait
My memory of Mr. Izeth Hussain is brief, for he had retired…
Muslim Personalities
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ARASI MARIKAR WAPCHIE MARIKAR – Who is he?
He is the paternal grand father of Sir Razik Fareed; THE GREAT…
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How it all started – Story of Arasi Marikar Wapchi Marikar
Arasi Marikar Wapchie Marikar bought the shares of several heirs of maradana…
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Naleem Hajiar: A patriot and philanthropist to the nation
Naleem Hajiar was one of the noble people who had Sri Lanka’s…
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A Gem Of A Man
Z.A.M Refai Hajiar, Chairman of ZAM Gems, shining philanthropist, brilliant entrepreneur, precious…
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Al–Haj Dr. T.B.JAYAH -Patriot, National Hero
T K AZOOR COLOMBO : 31st May, 2024 is the 64th death anniversary of…
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Marhoom Ash Sheikh Ibrahim Hasan Lebbe, Former Ameer of Sri Lanka Jamaathe Islami – A Multi-faceted Personality:
It was a day in 1971. That was the day Ash Sheikh…
History
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Orabi Pasha’s arrival in Ceylon
Colonel Orabi Pasha came to Sri Lanka, then Ceylon, 125 years ago.…
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From Egypt to Sri Lanka: Ahmed Orabi’s Ceylon Exile By Nada Elkoshairy
Photograph of Ahmed Orabi circa. 1900 | Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons Across…
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Reason behind Latinizing name of Muslim scientists , philosophers and scholars By Dr. Zakir Husain
The Latinisation of legendary Muslim stalwarts’ names – whose pathbreaking contributions in…
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Those People from the Past
It was while researching the genealogy of my maternal ancestors that I…
Janaza Announcement
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Yasir Bakeer Markar passes away
Innalillahi Vainna Ilaihi Rajioon.It is with great sorrow we inform the demise…
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Former president of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Friendship Association, Ifthikar Aziz passes away in Colombo
COLOMBO – Former president of the Sri Lanka-pakistan Friendship Association Ifthikar Aziz…
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Justice Ameer Ismail passes away
Retired Supreme Court judge Ameer Ismail passed away yesterday. Educated at Wesley…
Awards and Achievements
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Awards & Achievements
Amana Bank appoints Siddeeque Akbar as President of AAFI
Amana Bank has announced the appointment of its Vice President Retail Banking & Marketing Siddeeque…
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