Kartel: An evolving mixed Muslim heritage in Slave Island – By Ramla Wahab-Salman Historic Wekanda Jumma Mosque built in 1786 – Source: http://www.sailanmuslim.com/news/wekanda-mosque-opens-for-tourists Source:FT Sri Lanka ”A story of saints, slaves, moneylenders and mercenaries at the heart of Colombo” Branching from a walking tour of Slave Island conducted at Colomboscope 2015, this article is a collection of ideas and stories shared over the festival backed by a personal interest and research in mosque spaces in the south west of Sri Lanka The Kabul Bhais would stand out in unique turbans and waistcoats – Source: http://asianworldnews.co.uk/featured/the-forgotten-afghans-of-sri-lanka ...

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