Month: February 2018

(நேற்று 7 பேர் பலியான அனர்த்தம்.. உரிமையாளர் போலீசில் சரண்) கொழும்பு- கிரான்ட்பாஸ் பகுதியில் ​நேற்றைய தினம் இடிந்து வீ​​ழ்ந்த கட்டடத்தை புனரமைக்கும் பணிகளில் ஈடுபட்டிருந்த நிறுவனத்தின் உரிமையாளர் பொலிஸ் நிலையத்தில் சரணடைந்துள்ளார். நேற்று மாலை குறித்தக் கட்டடம் இடிந்து வீழ்ந்தமையில்…

Although the Muslim cultural contribution to local Tamil society has not been very significant, the introduction of nose ornaments is notable. No ornament on the face of the earth enhances…

The popular local Candy floss known as Bombay Muttai ‘Bombay Sweet’ was introduced by Indian Muslims known as Moplas. This is supported by Fonseka’s 1930s reference to Bombay Muttai “That gossamer-like creation looking like…

The Malays too have contributed their share to local culinary fare. One such notable contribution is the Sambola, a preparation of grated coconut, onions, chillies, lime juice and salt very often…

Nevertheless, from 756 – 1492 AD, Muslims established a thriving  independent state in what are now today’s Spain and Portugal, and this state enlarged and enlivened all of Medieval Europe,…

For nearly 30 years after the Prophet’s death (632 – 661 AD), four of his  Companions or school of close followers, were put in charge of political leadership for the…

The fez, a red cylindrical cap flat at the top often giving a truncated conical appearance when worn, and often with a black tassle at the top, was evidently an…

The ordinary headgear of the Muslims of Sri Lanka in the olden days was a white skullcap. However the head-dress usually worn by the more affluent Muslims was an altogether…

Saruvat is a sherbet made with rose syrup though it may also refer to a fruit juice made of the juice of citrus fruits such as lime or orange embellished…

Faluda is a refreshing drink made of milk and rose syrup and often embellished with black basil seeds. The beverage is very likely of Arabian, Persian or Indian origin, though…