Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa hosted an Iftar function in his official residence in Colombo, yesterday (19).
According to Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Office, the event was attended by several prominent Islamic religious leaders and Muslim devotees who praised the Former President for his efforts to strengthen national reconciliation.
The event also saw the participation of several ministers including M.U.M Ali Sabry, Tiran Alles, Vidura Wickramanayake, Nazeer Ahmed, and MP’s Rauf Hakeem, A.H.M Fouzie, Marijan Faleel, S.M.M Musharraf, as well as high commissioners and a large number of Islam devotees.
The Iftar function began with prayers being offered for national reconciliation in the country.
Speaking at the event, the Former President said, “I am honoured to have you all here today to celebrate this special occasion. This is a time for us to come together as one community, to share our blessings and to pray for the peace and prosperity of our country.”
“It is my firm belief that all Sri Lankans, regardless of their religion or ethnicity, must be treated with respect and dignity. We must work towards building a society that is inclusive, where all citizens have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed,” he added.
Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Office further stated that the Iftar function was a testament to the Former President’s commitment to promoting unity and harmony among Sri Lankans of all communities. (NewsWire)
