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Celebrating Ramadan in Sri Lanka-Kalani-eLanka As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims around the world are preparing to embark on a journey of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and communal solidarity. In Sri Lanka, where diversity is deeply ingrained in the fabric of society, Ramadan holds a special significance, fostering unity and understanding among people of different backgrounds. Scheduled to commence on April 11th, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. For the Muslim community in Sri Lanka, Ramadan represents a time of heightened spirituality and devotion, marked by acts of charity, selflessness, and compassion. One of the key pillars of Ramadan is fasting from dawn until sunset, during which Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of obedience to Allah (God) and as a means of purifying the soul. Through ...

Apr 9, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged April 11th, coexistence, community, compassion, Cultural significance, diversity, Fasting, interfaith dialogue, multiculturalism, prayer, Ramadan, solidarity, Sri Lanka, tolerance, unity

Ramadan – By Fahim Sultanbawa Source : Queensland Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2023 Around the world, almost two billion Muslims are currently observing the holy month of Ramadan. This means Muslims will be waking up before dawn to eat and drink in order to fast during the day. After sunset, families end their fast with the evening meal called ‘iftar’ before attending night prayers. Fasting during the month of Ramadan comprises one of the five central tenets or ‘pillars’ of Islam, along with ‘Shahada’ – one’s intention to practise Islam, ‘Salah’ or prayer, ‘Zakat’ or charity, and ‘Hajj’ – pilgrimage. By fasting, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking (even water) to refocus their attention on the remembrance and worship of God. Beyond perceptions that, for example, fasting provides health benefits or allows Muslims to experience the pangs of hunger, which may indeed be secondary benefits, Muslims fast, ...

Apr 2, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Eid-al-Fitr, Fasting, Hajj, Muslims fast, Ramadan

Celebrating Eid with the Sri Lankan Muslims in Brisbane – by Laurensz Manricks Source: Silverscene Official Newsletter of the Silver Fawn Club Inc. – Issue: May/June 2022 As you may know, Muslims across the world recently completed 30 days of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan which culminates with the Eid celebration. The Silver Fawn Club Office-Bearers were invited by a group of Sri Lankan Muslims in Brisbane to celebrate Eid with Sri Lankans from all other Brisbane Associations, on Saturday 7th May. Over 100 Sri Lankan community leaders and members gathered at the Darul Uloom Mosque at Woolloongabba for what was a most enjoyable and informative meeting with the Sri Lankan Muslim community in Brisbane. Sandun, Tyrone, Ranjan, Namal and Laurensz represented our Club while other members we spotted included Anton and Bronwyn Swan, Jayantha Pathikirikorale, Fyri and Susan Fahir, Wasantha Muthuthantri, Dr Sajee Alok and Dr Judy ...

May 19, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged "SRI-LANKANS", Australian International Islamic College, Brisbane, Dr Aslam Jabbar, Eid celebration, Ramadan, Sri Lankan community, Sri Lankan Muslim community, The Silver Fawn Club

Ramadan: South Asia’s dying traditions on waking up the faithful-by Majid Maqbool The practice of waking up before dawn for Suhoor meals gave birth to several traditions in the region. But they are fading away. Source:Dailynews The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is on, during which the faithful observe Roza or fast from sunrise to sunset. The fast entails abstinence from eating, drinking, smoking and sexual relations to achieve greater “Taqwa”, or consciousness of God. Ramadan is observed to mark the month in which the first verses of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, were revealed to Prophet Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago. ...

May 17, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ramadan

Wishing you a safe and happy Eid-Al-Fitr’ – NSW Health and MHCS Eid Al-Fitr is commonly known as the festival of breaking of the fast and marks the end of Ramadan Mubarak. In 2021, Eid-Al-Fitr will be celebrated in Sydney on Thursday, 13 May. Dates may vary according to moon sighting NSW Health and the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS) in partnership with the Multicultural Health Service in Western Sydney Local Health District have produced the ‘Stay COVID-safe this Ramadan’ Video message in English from Religious and Community Leaders – to help remind people to celebrate Ramadan in a COVID-safe way. NSW Health and MHCS have also developed ‘Wishing you a safe and happy Eid-Al-Fitr’ social media tiles in English and multiple languages to remind everyone to please keep the community safe – even if you have mild COVID-19 symptoms, get tested and stay at home until you get a negative test result. It would ...

May 7, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Covid 19, MHCS, Multicultural Health Communication Service, NSW, Ramadan, Western Sydney Local Health District

Ramadan: A time for healing-by Nour Z. Suid Source:Dailynews I was in the first grade when I was lucky enough to participate in the month-long holiday of Ramadan for the first time, being able to live out a powerful tradition that I cherish, with my family and friends. Since then, I have joyfully and gratefully been able to fast every year. I have countless beautiful memories, as this month is the most significant month of the year for me and many others around the world. A couple of my favorite memories include cooking with my mother, praying Salah with my dad and talking about what we want to eat with my brothers and sisters. We were never tired of hearing one of my siblings ask, “Is it time to eat yet?” or “What are you cooking tonight?” or “How much longer?” There are roughly 1.8 billion Muslims around the world. ...

Apr 22, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ramadan

Ramadan: The month that teaches Spirituality & Patience-by Farhath Fayiz Saleem Source:Dailynews Muslims across the world begin fasting from today (13) or tomorrow (14) when the New Moon is sighted. Ramadan is a holy month of fasting; introspection and prayer for Muslims, followers of Islam. Muslims believe the month of Ramadan is the holiest month which teaches about spiritual purification. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Every year, Muslims around the world fast during daylight hours – from dawn until dusk abstaining from drinking, eating, immoral acts and anger. Fasting (sawm) is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which forms the basis of how Muslims live their lives. The other pillars are faith(shahada), prayer(salat), charity(zakat) and the pilgrimage to Makkah(hajj). ...

Apr 15, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ramadan

Wishing you a safe and peaceful Ramadan NSW Health and NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (MHCS) would like to request for you to please share the attached ‘ Wishing you a safe and peaceful Ramadan’ Social Media Tiles and Fact Sheet in English on your social media platforms and with your networks. See also links below to access the resources online. Ramadan Factsheet (English) Ramadan Mubarak social media tiles (English) Wishing you a safe and happy Ramadan (Landscape) ...

Apr 12, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Multicultural Health Communication Service, NSW Health, Ramadan