Events 

YMWL fund-raiser

The Young Muslim Womens' League (YMWL) is a social service organisation whose prime objective is to help the less fortunate. This year the YMWL has taken the initiative to present an event comprising many entertaining elements titled 'South East Asian Splendour' on May 4, at 'The Excellency', Charlemont Road, Colombo 6 from.10 am to 3 pm. It is the annual fund-raiser of the YMWL, and the proceeds will be used to fund on-going projects.

'South East Asian Splendour' will host a cultural and musical extravaganza drawn from diverse cultures of the South East Asian region followed by a sumptious lunch, bringing the rich flavours of the South Asian region.A comedy skit together with many surprises are on the cards. The event will also host a number of stalls selling a variety of items. For tickets contact: 0776138382 or 0771154493.

Avurudu celebration in Brisbane

The Sinhala and Hindu New Year was celebrated at the Spring field Lakes in Brisbane with a large gathering of Sri Lankans on April 2.

The special guest was the Mayor of the city of Ipswich, Paul Pisasale. Here the Mayor with some winners of the events organised by the Lanka Lions in Brisbane. (Nimal Sedera)

Bayan program

The special Bayan program of Dharul Uloom Mosque, Egodawatha, Beruwala was held recently. Here Moulavi M. Haja Mohideen (Bakavi) addresses the gathering.

Pic: B.M. Mukthar, Beruwala Spl. Cor.

Maha Yagna pooja

The Sri Kamatchchi Amman Kovil, Obeysekarapura, Rajagiriya conducted a Maha Yagna pooja during the New Year, under the auspices of the chief priest, Ravindran Sasthri Kurukkal, to invoke blessings on President Maithripala Sirisena, country and the people.

Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor.