His Holiness Dr. Burhanuddin Saheb for a peaceful, united Sri Lanka

Rohan Mathes

COLOMBO: The International Spiritual Leader of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Saheb showered his blessings for a peaceful and united Sri Lanka.

His Holiness Dr. Syedna Burhanuddin had arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday after eight years, as a State Guest of President Mahinda Rajapaksa's government, to participate at the most auspicious and religious event in the Bohra Community's Calendar, 'Ashara Mubaraka'.

He met many government Ministers and other dignitaries soon after his arrival yesterday at the 'Sai See' Villa in Colombo, which included Transport Minister A.H.M. Fowzie, Deputy Tourism Minister Faiz Mustapha, Presidential Advisor A.H.M. Azwer, Housing and Construction Minister Ferial Ashraff, Saudi Ambassador in Sri Lanka Mohamed Al Ali, a representative from the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, UNP Parliamentarian M.H. Mohamed and Former Deputy Mayor Azath Sally among others.

Transport Minister A.H.M. Fowzie representing the government said that His Holiness Dr.Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin Saheb had come to Sri Lanka as a messenger of peace.

The government would extend all the facilities needed to the Bohra community in Sri Lanka. "Much is expected in the sphere of economic development in the country, from the Bohra community," he added.