Dr. A.M.A. Azeez memorial oration

The Dr. A.M.A. Azeez memorial oration will be held on Wednesday, November 24 at 4.30 p.m. at the Ghaffor Hall, Zahira College, Colombo.

Dr. A.M.A. Azeez was the first Muslim Civil Servant, one time principal of Zahira College, Colombo, Senator, founder of the YMMA and the Ceylon Muslim Scholarship Fund.

Former Secretary, Ministry of Transport Environment and Women's Affairs Dr. Devanesan Nesiah will deliver the oration on "National Identity and Resettlement Issues of Muslims".

The meeting will be chaired by President, Dr. A.M.A. Azeez Foundation S.H.M. Jameel and National President, YMMA Nadvi Bahaudeen.

A book titled A.M.A. Azeez", a profile in Sinhala will be released on the occasion. A website will also be launched.

The lecture is open to the public.

Hearing loss: Please help

Master P.J.E.P. Malinda Malshan (7) of Kankiniyahena, Gammedda Midigama is suffering from hearing impediment. A pair of hearing-aid costing Rs. 110,000 has been recommended to improve his hearing.

His parents who find it difficult to meet the cost due to needy circumstances request public contributions to be remitted to Weligama, National Savings Bank A/c. No. 1-0066-02-5783-4.

Moratuwa Cancer Society AGM

The Moratuwa branch of the Sri Lanka Cancer Society will hold its sixty first Annual General Meeting today at 4.30 p.m. at No. 240, Galle Road, Moratuwa.

President, Sri Lanka Cancer Society, Justice Shirani Tilakawardane will be the chief guest.

Special prayers by Ahadiyya School today

The Ahadiyya School, Borella has organised special prayers to mark the occasion of President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his assumption of office for the second term today at 10.00 am at the Al Hijra Maha Vidyalaya, Kuppiyawatta, Colombo.