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PRESS RELEASE 47th Death Anniversary of the Founder of the All Ceylon YMMA Conference Marhoom Dr. A. M. A. Azeez Colombo – November 24th, 2020 marks the 47th death anniversary of Marhoom Dr. A. M. A. Azeez, founder of the All Ceylon Young Men’s Muslim Association Conference (ACYMMAC). On this day we call into mind the timeless values for which he stood in his wide range of activities. A respected scholar, civil servant, educationist, social worker, legislator and visionary Dr. Azeez left an indelible mark in the history of the community and the nation. Born in Vannarpannai in northern Sri Lanka, on October 4th, 1911, Dr. Aboobucker Mohamed Abdul Azeez was the son of S. M. Aboobucker, a lawyer, member of Jaffna Urban Council and president of the All Ceylon Muslim League. Having commenced his early education at the Allapichchai Quran Madrasa in Vannarpannai he proceeded to Mohammadiya Mixed Tamil School in Vannarpannai, from there to R. K. M. Vaitheeswara ...