Abdul aziz and arasi marikar wapchie marikar, with the active patronage of ahmed orabi pasha of egypt. The zahira college colombo celebrated its founders day at the college premises recently. With the guidance of the oba this team formed up and organized a batch gettogether along with a. After the end of the war students from colombo returned home and enrollment fell to 67. Zahira college is an islamic school at colombo in maradana, sri lanka and was founded in 1892 as al madrasathul zahira by notable islamic lawyer and educationalist, muhammad cassim siddi lebbe, with the active patronage of ahmed orabi pasha of egypt. Past papers grade 2 to download past papers please click on the icons below. Zahira college, colombo 10 phone number contact number. Sinhala and tamil avurudu programme at zahira college the. It is available for sale at zahira college, colombo 10. This is for the first time in the history of the college. Zahira college, colombo, board of governors incorporation. However, after the end of the war the students from colombo went back and the number of the students at the school fell to 67. Visiting lecturer, arabic and islamic civilization unit, university of colombo student. Zahira college colombo maradana, 0 colombo, sri lanka rated 4.
The college also has one of the oldest mosques in the country in its premises. In doing so, gateway has created history by being the first international school to win the colombo district and to qualify for the allisland championship that will take place in january. Marie musaeus higgins, its founder principal, and to the generosity of mr. Please note that the past papers published on this page are licensed under creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 4. Zahira college colombo celebrates founders day the. Asy kho zahira sara gulona rana tao di by sardar ali takkar from the album award yafta ghazalen. Zahira college commonly known as zahira is an islamic school at colombo in maradana, sri lanka and was founded in 1892 as al madrasathul zahira by. Captained by samunu kaggodaarachchi, gateway drew with t. The annual district camp, 54th colombo scout camporee organized by the sri lanka scout association colombo district branch was held from 19th to 23rd december 2019 at hindu college, rathmalana.
Zahira college, colombo was founded in 1892 as al madrasathul zahira by two of the most prominent sri lankan muslims of the day, i. Official facebook page of zahira college colombo oba. This became zahira college, gampola on 15 may 1942 with four teachers, enrolling 185 students. Served as minister in the parliament of sri lanka and as an ambassador for sri lanka in pakistan. President of the ceylon war veterans association of world war ii cwva, h. Assessments for grade 7 sinhala medium zahira college. Ali sabry was swornin as a presidents counsel recently at a ceremonial sitting of the supreme court. The glorious past of zahira college zahira college, colombo was founded in 1892 as al madrasathul zahira by two of the most prominent sri lankan muslims of the day, i. Anoja renuka serasinghe librarian zahira college colombo. Ananda college celebrates its 125th anniversary on november 1 this year and, as part of the celebrations, the ananda college old boys association will be producing a book on the theme of anandas many contributions to sri lankas development and progress throughout its illustrious history. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover ahamed ifthikars connections and jobs at similar companies. We wish to foster a sense of loyalty to zahira college and goodwill amongst the members.
Gampola zahira college past pupils association colombo. This school is now known as hameed al husseinie college colombo 12. English language grade 5 page 2 of 5 3 punctuate the following sentences. It was held under the patronage of principal trizvi marikkar. Zahira college, colombo is considered to be the oldest muslim school initiated in the. Jaya zahira college 00 and beat thurstan college 80. Zahira college, colombo is the very first muslim school in sri lanka and was founded in 1892 as al madrasathul zahira by two of the most prominent sri lankan muslims of the day, i.
Jayasekara, writes in his book how japan bombed tiny ceylon how once the fleet reached ceylonese waters, two waves of aircraft carried out the raid on colombo. After eight years, zahira college colombo was established on 22 nd august 1892 under their patronage. Ashraff ameen ict lecturer zahira college linkedin. Josephs college in 1892, the idea of a catholic college emerges with the proposal of the archbishop of colombo rt. Education in sri lanka has a history of over 2300 years. Zahira soul by rockert from the album from brooklyn to oakland. Ananda college is considered as the leading national school in sri lanka. Assistant lecturer, arabic and islamic civilization unit, university of colombo executive director, world cultural centre for development and training colombo09. Asy kho zahira sara gulona rana tao di by sardar ali takkar from the album ghazalen. The 89th sir john tarbet athletics championship concluded at the sugathadasa stadium on 30th november 2019, saturday and musaeus college. Served as principal to the colombo zahira college for more than 27 yrs. This application is for both students of zahira college as well as external students who wish to pursue their al education at.
At this juncture in history of sri lanka almost all the schools in the country were run by christian missionaries. History the first english school of jaffna, which led to union college, was founded in dutch hall in 1816 by the rev. Sinhala and tamil avurudu programme at zahira college. The pioneer buddhist schools started in competition to the christian schools and taught only in english. B jayah along with the two trustees of gampola musjidh. Mohana sundharam latest comedy speech at nijangal book release function duration. Zahira college, colombo, board of governors incorporation zahira college, colombo, board of governors incorporation an act to incorporate the board of governors of zahira college, colombo, and for that purpose to amend the maradana mosque ordinance, and to provide for all matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Musaeus college, founded in 1891, owes its beginning to the piety and selfless dedication of mrs.
Zahira college colombo past prefects association official web site. As stated earlier, the college had also won the acceptance of students from other colleges. On 6 january 1892, a pastoral letter was sent to all the priests espousing the desirability of building a catholic college in april 1892, a meeting with st benedicts college colombo was held and it was. The glorious past of zahira college the glorious past of zahira college zahira college, colombo was founded in 1892 as al madrasathul zahira by two of the most prominent sri lankan muslims of the day, i. Family members of the teachers and old boys were participated the programme. Zahira soul by rockert from the album the hurban warrior of peace part. The waves consisted of 36 zero fighters, 54 dive bombers, and 90 highlevel bombers. The history of muslim education culminating in the establishment of zahira college is a fascinating study of the triumph of the human mind over environment and circumstance. Dec 11, 2018 this school is now known as hameed al husseinie college colombo 12. A product of kalutara muslim central college and zahira college colombo, sabry enjoys a lucrative and voluminous practice in original and appellate courts specializing in civil law. Zahira college colombo old boys association had organised sinhala and tamil avurudu programme at the college grounds recently.
Book writing national competition ministry of education. Aug 31, 2015 archives collection is giving us a remarkable and a valuable place in library science, mostly related to zahira college history, first day covers, recorded documents, maps, paper cuttings. Special emphasis is given to the teaching of english language, keeping in mind the fact that english could be a powerful factor in giving the child a wider outlook and confidence to move in modern society. Jameel was the guest speaker and address the gathering. Origins of english education in sri lanka ilankai tamil. At that time, the bitter consequences of the war of 1812 had soured the feelings of the governor of the british colony of ceylon, robert brownrigg, against all americans. It derives its vision and mission from the vision of catholic education i. Although zahira colleges wereestablished at gampola, althgama, matale and puttalam, many affluent muslims preferred to send their sons to zahira college colombo. Official twitter handle of zahira college, colombo primary section. Zahira college colombo the premier educational institute in the country looks for passionate, dynamic and inspirational persons for the following posts in order to reorganize its academic programme for primary and upper school 1.
Ananda college is a national school, which provides primary and secondary education. This became zahira college, gampola on 15 may 1942 with 185 students and only 4 teachers. One of the leaders who fought for the independence of sri lanka. Zahira meaning and origin of the name zahira nameaning. Nahiya has written the book not just as a distant observer, but more as an insideobserver of colombo zahira college, during the ebb and flow of the tide. It is in records that various authors, book publishers who had been kind enough to donate their publications to zahira college library. The annual inter house sports meet post primary of zahira college, colombo was held at the college grounds on saturday, 25th january 2020 at college grounds at 1. Office bearers and executive committee member of zahira college oba qatar 2018.
The very first private muslim school in sri lanka, zahira college was founded in 1892, as al madrasathul zahira by two of the most prominent sri lankan muslims. Zahira college colombo sri lankas premier muslim school. Zahira college, colombo is the very first muslim school in sri lanka and was founded in 1892. Ananda college colombo 10, colombo 10, maradana 2020. I believe with the founding fathers of muslim education and zahira college in the supreme value of education within the framework of islamic way of life. The annual general meeting of zahira college colombo held on 12th january 2018 during the zahiran nights 2018 in plaza inn hotel qatar. We are happy to inform that brother hijaz ifham elected as a president and brother mohamed irfaan elected as a general secretary. View ahamed ifthikar mohamed ilyas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Ever since 1972, he had been associated with shafie marikar and witnessed the inner spirit of this man who had done so much for the progress of national and islamic education in. Home information for information for students assessments for grade 6 english medium. The aim is to form holistic, well integrated, full and total, well rounded persons who will be productive citizens and an asset to the society. It is currently the largest muslim educational institution in sri lanka with more than. George savile, marquis of halifax 16331695 english statesman and author. On 6 january 1892, a pastoral letter was sent to all the priests espousing the desirability of building a catholic college in april 1892, a meeting with st benedicts college colombo was held and it was decided. Message from the principal we are pleased to announce you that almost 4000 students are sitting for on. Teaching of english musaeus college colombo sri lanka. Organized by gampola zahira college union colombo once again its time to enjoy and celebrate a fun filled yearly sports event for adults and children.
Shafi marikkar former princiapl at the centenary celebration of the college on 29th september, 1992. We cooperate and liaise with other groups of zahira college towards betterment, progress and advancement of zahira college colombo. Zahira college, colombo, board of governors incorporation zahira college, colombo, board of governors incorporation an act to incorporate the board of governors of zahira college, colombo, and for that purpose to amend the maradana mosque ordinance, and to provide for all matters connected therewith or incidental. The history of muslim education culminating in the establishment of zahira college is a fascinating. Rauff pasha was the first vice principal of the school.
We are the passed out batch of al 2009 and ol 2006 at zahira college colombo 10, post to al exams in 2009 a team of students approached the oba and requested permission to form as a group. Archives collection is giving us a remarkable and a valuable place in library science, mostly related to zahira college history, first day. The zahira college centenary committee is preparing a complete history of zahira college in which any inadequacy of treatment on my part will be made good. Founder of zahira colleges in several parts of the country. Liptons circus roundabout where cinnamon gardens ends, and stretches north of colombo 7 alongside ward place towards dematagoda, colombo 9, on its west and ends at grandpass, colombo 14 the town, since old times, has always been infamous for its crime with gangs and thugs clashing with each other. Term test papers of colombo schools vibhawa the question bank. Former director of the muslim religious and cultural affairs department and distinguished old boy s. The division of them which came to ceylon formed eight considerable settlements along the northeast, north, and western coasts of that island. The glorious past of zahira college zahira college colombo. The distribution of population in ceylon according to religion, census year 1953, is given on page. Canterbury obtained a bookmakers afternoon greyhound service contract and. Ananda college, ananda college, colombo 10, sri lanka.