Prophet’s birthday celebrations

The Galle Muslim Cultural Association (GMCA) has made elaborate arrangements to celebrate the Birthday of Prophet Muhammed for the 48th successive year.

Twelve days of religious discourses by theologians from India and Sri Lanka will participate at the ceremony to be held from February 5 to 15 from 8.30 pm at the Galle Fort Meeran Mosque.

All Island Tamil and Sinhala oratorical contests for the Sir Mohamed Macan Markar and Alhaj A R M Thassim Memorial Challenge Shields.

Qirath and Thajweed recital contests for various age groups and the All Island Arabic Calligraphy contests are also in the calendar of the year.

The highlights of this year’s celebration is the All Island Azan contest for the Marhoom Haji M M Ibrahim Challenge Cup donated by the founders of GMCA.

The celebrations will culminate with a public meeting and prize distribution ceremony.

Prizes will be distributed to winners of the various contests conducted by the association on February 16 at the Galle Ramparts under the chairmanship of GMCA President Alhaj Nusair Samsadeen.

Justice Minister Rauf Hakeem will be the Chief Guest, Alhaj Rusly Husain is the Guest of Honour.