Quick Look
Buddhist talk
Ven. Doctor Bellanwila Wimalaratana Nayake Thera will deliver a
public Buddhist talk in English on "Nibbana and a Patriotism" at a
meeting of the Servants of the Buddha Society on Saturday November 1 at
4.30 p.m at Maitri Hall, Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya.
Leaves for Japan
Construction and Engineering Services Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne
left for Japan yesterday on an official tour. During this tour, the
Minister will have discussions with several ministers including his
counterpart in Japan. These talks will centre on seeking technical
cooperation in the construction field along with procuring heavy
machinery needed for Kalutara Urban Council.
Felicitation ceremony
A Felicitation dinner is organised to honour the members of the
Moors' Islamic Cultural Home who have completed 50 years of membership
of this Institution. This ceremony will be held at the MICH Reception
Hall, "Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Building", No 7, Lily Avenue,
Wellawatte, Colombo 6 on Wednesday December 31, at 7.00 p.m. The
Official Website of the Moors Islamic Cultural Home would also be
launched at this ceremony.
Seminar
A seminar will be held on November 1 from 10.20 a.m. to 12.30 p.m at
No. 83, Mihindu Mawatha, Colombo 12. The seminar will focus on
immigration law and practice and the recent changes in law and procedure
in the United Kingdom and World Wide by Sarath Wijesinghe (LL.M.London
International Law-Senior Solicitor England and Wales) (Chairperson SAARC
Centre in the United Kingdom).
Hajj seminar
The Darul Iman Trust in collaboration with the Department of Muslim
Religious and Cultural Affairs will conduct a special Hajj seminar in
Tamil on November 1 from 9 am to 3 pm at Al Higma Maha Vidyalaya,
Colombo 12.
Ash-Sheikh M. Navawi, Director, Department of Muslim Religious
Cultural Affairs will be the chief guest. A complete practical guidance
on Hajj, Umrah and Ziyarah using models, maps and modern audio visual
systems will be used to provide a thorough knowledge and guidance for
Hajj pilgrims. This event is open for both male and female pilgrims.
Call 0777-418340 for details.
Members' Day
The 'Dehiwala Housewives Welfare Society, Members' Day will be held
at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, October 31 at the St. Mary's Parish Hall,
Dehiwala, with a cookery demonstration by Kithsiri Weerawardena. |
