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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 ...

The Lessons of Yesterday: Shaping the Lives of Tomorrow – By Shazna Naleem Source : Sri Lankan Group of Radio 4EB is pleased to present its Newsletter “Dæhæna” for August 2022. Intergenerational solidarity is a social theory that is a popular topic in the current day and age. It refers to the intermingling or coming together of multiple generations of people to make communities stronger by reducing conflict and encouraging open conversation so that everyone can benefit. “They just don’t understand” is something we often hear when we speak about the ‘younger’ generation’s interactions with someone older, a ‘boomer’ if I were to be colloquial. This is the generational divide; each generation’s experience with being alive so uniquely different from the other, and yet with the common goal to survive. Uniquely different does not mean better or right, merely that the world continues to change, and the lessons learnt and taught ...