Zahira Walk – 2012 :
An enthralling evening with entertainment
Ruzaik FAROOK
In commemoration of 120 years of excellence, Zahira College proudly
marches forward with celebrations in the form of a College Walk inviting
all the present and past students as well as the parents to be a part of
this campaign. Zahira Walk 2012 will be orchestrated on November 3 at
3pm at the school which will also be the commencing point of the Walk.
The event will also feature a number of batches, groups, clubs and
societies presenting a unique theme in order to add colour to the Walk.
Zulfiquar Ahamed, who heads the organizing committee of the event,
said the parade would begin at the school premises and proceed through
Darley Road, Lipton Circus and Ward Place before returning once again to
the school.
The participants are expected to wear the specially printed cap and
t-shirt for the event during the promenade and that is not all, once the
ambling and rambling is brought to a close, the organizers have put
together a mini-carnival for all the participants which will encompass
food stall, games, skits and various performance along with a kiddies
playing area. This extravaganza promises its participants an enthralling
evening packed with entertainment and fun-filled activities and also
provides the opportunity to share the joy and be a part of this historic
day. Zahira Walk 2012 would draw the curtains with the culmination of a
vivacious display of fireworks.
To reserve your Zahira Walk ticket, please send a confirmation e-mail
with the size of your t-shirt along with your name and contact number to
[email protected]. Zahira College is the very first Muslim school
in Sri Lanka and was founded in 1892 as Al Madrasathul Zahira by two of
the most prominent Sri Lankan Muslims in that era, I L M Abdul Aziz and
Arasi Marikar Wapchie Marikar, with the active patronage of Ahmed Orabi
Pasha of Egypt.
It is currently the largest Muslim educational institution in Sri
Lanka with more than 4000 students studying there. The college is
situated at the heart of the city of Colombo. The college also has one
of the oldest mosques in the country in its premises. |