Centre For Islamic Studies Sri Lanka

"CIS HARMONY CENTER" AT "SALAM RAMADAN 2026".

Dear all,

Sharing a few scenes from the CIS Harmony Center stall which participated in the "Salam Ramadan 2026" event held last evening (27 instant).

Besides a Poster walkthrough incorporated into the stall, we also dispensed free Islamic literature and offered calligraphy services at a very nominal cost.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the three-day event, which will continue today (Saturday, 28th instant) and tomorrow (Sunday, 1st March).

✨ Uniting Hearts Through Wisdom: A Call for Peace ✨

Peace is a universal language that transcends boundaries. Join us for a profound journey as we explore the timeless wisdom of peace under the light of Islamic teachings.

This event is designed to equip the youth generation, of all faiths and backgrounds, with the knowledge and practice needed to foster true harmony in our world today. We are also honored to invite respected religious dignitaries and scholars to grace this occasion with their presence.

This program is organized by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), a global peace organization dedicated to ceasing conflict. Through dynamic interfaith dialogue (WARP Offices) and peace education initiatives, HWPL bridges religious divides to establish a sustainable culture of peace worldwide.

All faiths, males and females are welcome!

Let us come together to learn, connect, and become architects of a harmonious future.

📅 Date: 7th February 2026 📍 Venue: Jawatte Jummah Masjid 📲 Register: Scan the QR code on the flyer!

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A GREAT EVENING WITH OUR FRIENDS OF FATHIH ACADEMY!

We at the Centre for Islamic Studies Harmony Center had a visit by the senior students of Fathih Academy, Thihariya, one of the Islamic seminaries that provide us with Mosque Tour Guides and Calligraphy Artists.

Senior Director, CIS, Sheikh Abdullah Mohideen and Asiff Hussein, VP Outreach, CIS Harmony Center were only too glad to welcome our friends led by their Ustad, Brother Fayaz, and after a very cordial meeting and briefing about our outreach work, they pledged their support in our future endeavours and especially our Mosque Tours.

These young men are shortly about to graduate and we wish them all the best and pray that Almighty Allah be with them all the way.

The collage below is of this evening's meeting and shared by Brother Munzeef who attended the meeting and is one of our Senior Calligraphy Artists.

CIS HARMONY CENTER AT THE HELM OF A NEW SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE!

Dear friends.

Sharing some scenes from the final Day of the "Salam Ramadan" 2025 event held at Green Path, Colombo 7 where we had many more visitors visiting our Harmony Center stall.

The 3-day event from 21st to 23rd March had visitors from all faiths visiting the main “Salam Ramadan” venue at Green Path to enjoy traditional Muslim foods from all major Muslim communities of Sri Lanka and learn more about Islamic faith and culture through stalls run by CIS Harmony Center, Halal Accreditation Council and Noorani Calligraphy.

The event which had its humble origins in a concept paper the Vice President of Outreach, Centre for Islamic Studies Harmony Center had been circulating among the local Muslim business community to make the Ramadan season a more memorable one received a rather lukewarm response due to the community’s reticent and conservative attitude until it was taken up by Hanif Yusoof, Governor of the Western Province who visualized it as a truly national event that could take place under state patronage. This was all the more easier by the fact that we now have a very Muslim-friendly government in power, all in Allah's Good Time.

Before long a special Ramadan Task Force was appointed by the Governor under Rizan Naseer as Chairman and Aman Ashraff as the deputy and the main livewire of the initiative to spearhead the program which met with an immense response by big businesses and the hospitality and hotel trade which came in as sponsors and supported it in many other ways.

Now that we have more or less created a culture of being more open with regard to our festive season with a proud display of local Muslim culture, brightly lit streets and public spaces etc, let us hope and pray that Ramadan will continue to be a truly inclusive and national event much like Vesak or Christmas.

Asiff Hussein, VP Outreach, CIS Harmony Center thanked all those who ensured the successful completion of this first-of-a-kind Muslim cultural renaissance in Sri Lanka, including Governor Hanif Yusoof for championing the idea and appointing the right team to take it forward, the Ramadan Task Force headed by Rizan Naseer and Aman Ashraff and all those sponsors and well wishers who supported the initiative.

He also mentioned a special word of thanks to the team of Mosque Tour Guides and Calligraphists who worked tirelessly to ensure our stall successfully completed its mission of reaching out to people of other faiths, educating our own community with regard to our huge cultural contribution to our country and winning hearts through cultural features such as the poster walkthrough, calligraphy corner and headdress corner among other things.

He especially thanked Mohamed Fawaz, Chief Mosque Tour Guide for tirelessly working for three full days to ensure the program was a success, Senior Mosque Tour Guide and Member of our core team Mohamed Munzeer and the rest of our team of Mosque Tour Guides who volunteered for the event including Shifan Refai, Fazil Nassar, Mohamed Hasny, the Sheikhs Ashraff Munas and Amaan Ifthaz, Sisters Nushka, Fasrath and Shakeela Hasna and our very hardworking team of calligraphists Ashfaq Marzook and Ashham.

Last but certainly not least he thanked oour friends from the Colombo University Ahamed Arshad and Mohamed Nafrees, the last of whom single-handedly designed the colourful lit-up arch of our stall in a very short time, and sister Zahra Hani for her social media promotion of the event.

CIS HARMONY CENTER AT SALAM RAMADAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL ON DAY 2- A HUGE SUCCESS!

Dear friends.

Sharing some scenes from yesterdays proceedings of our CIS Harmony Center stall at the "Salam Ramadan" 2025 event held at Green Path, Colombo 7 where we had a special visit from the Governor of the Western Province Hanif Yusoof and about a hundred visitors.

The event will also be held today (Sunday) so please feel free to bring your friends of other faiths for a unique spiritual and cultural experience.

Features include:

* Poster Walkthrough of colourful Sinhala and English posters on the teachings of Islam and the cultural contribution of the Muslim community to Sri Lanka coupled with Q & A, where visitors may ask any question about Islamic faith and practice from our experienced tour guides.

* Dress Corner. A variety of traditional Muslim headdresses to try on such as Fez caps and Arabian and Palestinian Keffiyehs.

* Calligraphy Corner where visitors could get their names inscribed in beautiful Arabic script on golden board for a very small fee.

* Distribution of free literature clearing misconceptions of the Islamic faith including pocket Qur'an translations and the special poster booklet produced by CIS Harmony Center.

CIS HARMONY CENTER AT SALAM RAMADAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Dear friends.

Sharing some scenes from the opening ceremony of "Salam Ramadan" 2025 event last evening and our CIS Harmony Center stall at Green Path, Colombo 7.

The event will also be held today and tomorrow (Saturday & Sunday) and please feel free to bring your friends of other faiths for a unique spiritual and cultural experience.

Features include:

* Poster Walkthrough of colourful Sinhala and English posters on the teachings of Islam and the cultural contribution of the Muslim community to Sri Lanka coupled with Q & A, where visitors may ask any question about Islamic faith and practice from our experienced tour guides.

* Dress Corner. A variety of traditional Muslim headdresses to try on such as Fez caps and Arabian and Palestinian Keffiyehs.

* Calligraphy Corner where visitors could get their names inscribed in beautiful Arabic script on golden board for a very small fee.

The wait is almost over! Salam Ramadan kicks off tomorrow at 5 PM. See you at Green Path for a night of culture, celebration, and togetherness.

For the first time in Sri Lanka. Come and experience the spirit and joy of the blessed month of Ramadan. All are welcome.

Don't forget to step into the CIS HARMONY CENTRE stall.

Join us at Salam Ramadan, a cultural festival celebrating the spirit of Ramadan with harmony, tradition, and friendship. Experience Iftar with the Sri Lankan Muslim community and immerse yourself in a variety of culinary delights, traditional art forms, and more.

Date: 21st - 23rd March 2025
Location: Green Path

An experience you can’t miss.

COME JOIN US AT OUR CIS HARMONY CENTER STALL!

Dear friends

Experience the Spirit of Ramadan Like Never Before!
Come to Green Path for a Unique Experience from March 21st to 23rd, 5 PM to 12 AM.

From sizzling street eats to handcrafted wonders and much more, you will find every moment is a celebration. Enjoy food from all four Muslim communities of Sri Lanka at one place for the first time. Moor Memon, Malay and Borah. Gather your friends and family and immerse yourself in the magic of the season.

You may break fast at Vihara Maha Devi Park next to the Green Path Venue while prayer space for Maghrib and Isha prayers is also available for both ladies and gents.

And don't forget to bring along your friends of other faiths to savour our culinary delights and pay a visit to CIS Harmony Center for experiencing a unique Spiritual and Cultural experience with a Colourful Poster Walkthrough of Islamic Faith and Culture, Q & A, Traditional Headdress and Attire Corner where you can try on traditional Moorish and Arabian headdresses including Palestinian keffiyehs and pose for pictures and a Calligraphy Corner where you can get your name inscribed in beautiful Arabic Script on gold board for a very small fee.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

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