INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that a new committee would be established to coordinate arrangements for the last rites of
individuals in accordance with their religious customs or final wishes, including those within the Muslim community.He also expressed his
commitment to enacting relevant legislation in the future
These remarks were made during his attendance at the Ifthar ceremony held yesterday (07) at the Jumma Mosque in Katukele, Kandy.President
common sight, disrupting even the observance of Ramadan fasts
However, with improvements in the economy over the past year, today presents us with the opportunity to observe Ramadan and its fasting
rituals as usual.During Ramadan, the Muslim community abstains from food and drink, focusing on the virtues of fasting and nurturing moral
barriers throughout our history.Efforts are also underway to regulate Madrasa schools under the Ministry of Education, mirroring the
oversight of private education
In 2019, steps were taken to address obstacles related to Muslim literature.The recent pandemic posed challenges for the Muslim community in
conducting proper last rites, causing immense distress
To address this, future legislation will enable individuals to carry out their last rites in accordance with their religious beliefs or
today, a sombre situation unfolds in the Gaza Strip, where the Muslim community mourns the loss of approximately thirty-five lives
In light of this tragedy, we have decided to forego the national Ramadan festival this year and allocate the funds to support the people of
Additionally, a commitment has been made to construct a school in Gaza once the conflict subsides
Our stance remains firm in opposing the dissolution of the Palestinian state, and we stand in solidarity to end the ongoing
conflict.Contributions totalling Rs
10 million from Kattankudy Mosque, Rs
2.2 million from Katukele Jumma Mosque, and Rs
3.5 million from Muslim foreign employment agencies have been handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe for distribution among the
affected Muslim community.The event was attended by Chief Moulavi Syed Maulana of the Jumma Mosque in Katukele, Kandy, Minister Manusha
Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka, among others.--PMD
