Event

Islamic Day

The Islamic Society of Zahira College Colombo organised Islamic Day celebrations at Gafoor Hall recently. Here champions of the inter school competition- students of Khairiya Muslim Girls' School receiving a cash award and challenge shield from the chief guest, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait Khalaf M.M. Bu Dhhair. Principal Trizviiy Marikkar, guest speaker Matara Nooraniyyah Arabic College Director Ash Sheik Arkam Nooramith, Islamic Society master- in-charge Ash Sheik A.R.M. Rafeekullah and Board of Governors Mohideen Ariff and Ash Sheik Abdul Razzack were also present.

Picture by : Ruzaik Farook

Sai Elders Home for the poor

The National Council of the Sathya Sai International Organisations Sri Lanka has commenced construction work on a home for elders in Meegoda, Padukka. The first phase of the home will cater to 20 female and 20 male elders. The facilities will be offered free of charge with no discrimination whatsoever.

The home will have adequate space and facilities for physical and mental well-being.

Ten percent of Sri Lanka's population are elders with a forecast of 22% by 2030. Half of them are over 70.

With no retirement benefits and increasing distancing of children due to economic and social issues, the only way-out is to seek refuge in a care home.

However, in Sri Lanka only 15,000 or less could be accommodated in about 250 State or charity run home in various parts of the country.

Work on the building of the Sai Elders Home is in progress and expected to be completed by November 2016. Those who are concerned could help this noble cause.

For more information contact project chairman: Mahesh Mallawarachchi on 0777316935 or project secretary Sisira Baranage on 0777706995.