The grand opening ceremony of the 8 storied building for Advance Level classes was held at the Muslim Ladies College, Colombo recently. It was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Head Prefect Sameefa Mubeen delivered the welcome address and primary students presented the welcome song. Principal of the College, Rasmiya Aboobucker, Sri Lanka Ambassador to Malaysia A.J.M. Muzammil, Ash Sheik Mufthi Yoosuf Haniffa, School Development Society Secretary and Past Pupils' Association Secretary also addressed the gathering.
Past Pupils' Association (PPA) Vice President Feroza Muzammil presented a memento to the Prime Minister on behalf of the College. Mementos were also presented to the donors of the building Chairman, EAM Maliban Textiles Pvt. Ltd. Ellyas Abdul Kareem and President All-Ceylon Moors Association Prof. Fazli Nizar.
The PPA presented flower bouquets to the past principals Dr. Hajarjahan Mansoor and Faleela B. Jurangpathy to mark Mother’s Day.
State Minister of National Integration and Reconciliation A.H.M. Fowzie, MPs Mujeebur Rahuman, S.M. Marikkar, Deputy Mayor of Colombo M.T.M. Iqbal, Secretary Education Ministry Sunil Hettiarachchi, Former Deputy Mayor of Colombo Azath Sally, past principals, teachers, parents and students were also present. Deputy Head Prefect Nufla Nazeem delivered the vote of thanks.
Pic: Ruzaik Farook