Friday, 18th July 2014
Muslims in Sri Lanka, the island nation that was reeling under some communal unrest, are following a strict Ramadhan regime by keeping aloof from all the food, water and other material stuff during the day time. Their fast is as peaceful as before. The Sri Lankan ambassador to the Sultanate organised a social iftar the other day for people from all walks of life to reinstate the nation’s love and respect for all their subjects.
“It has been a dream come true for me as the diplomatic representative of Sri Lanka to have initiated the iftar gathering”, Asoka Sirigahma, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Oman, told the audience at the iftar gathering. This was the third time that he has organised a gathering of Muslim believers to share their Ramadhan feelings at the most appropriate time of breaking their fast. In the last two instances, due to several appointments and job-related activities he was not able to hold a gathering. “But this year, I’m happy that with the help of my friend Namik Mohideen, we are able to come together for iftar and share the feelings as well as the Sri Lankan delicacies of Ramadhan”, the ambassador added.
From :http://main.omanobserver.om/?p=96739
