KANDY, Sri Lanka – Farzan Janaza & Emergency Services G Ltd successfully inaugurated its Janaza vehicle service for the Kandy District last Friday (Oct 23rd), immediately after Jumma prayers, with the support of religious leaders, Mosque Federations and community organisations from across Sri Lanka.
The initiative marks an important step towards strengthening community-based funeral assistance services, providing support to families during times of bereavement and helping ensure that the transportation of deceased persons is handled with dignity and care.
The inauguration was supported by the Kandy District Mosque Federation and the Muslim Youth Society, Katukelle, alongside representatives of several Janaza welfare organisations and community service groups from different parts of the country.
Among those acknowledged for their contributions were Alaj Afzal Marikar, President of Katukelle Jumma Masjid, and members of its management committee, as well as Ash sheik Arkam Nooramith, General Secretary of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama.
Representatives and members of Janaza welfare organisations from Colombo, Kattankudy, Kegalle, Nintavur, Nuwara Eliya and Kurunegala also extended their support. The organisers further expressed their appreciation to the Kattankudy Welfare Society, Al Aqsa Masjid, Kattankudy, All Ceylon Janaza Emergency Services, and the Colombo District Hospital Coordinators and Janaza community service members.
In a message of gratitude, M.M.M. Riyadh, Chairman of Farzan Janaza & Emergency Services G Ltd, thanked the religious scholars, mosque administrators, community organisations, well-wishers and individuals who contributed directly and indirectly to the success of the inauguration.
He emphasised that Janaza service is not merely a community responsibility but a noble humanitarian undertaking rooted in compassion, brotherhood and mutual support.
The company expressed its hope that the initiative would further strengthen cooperation among community organisations and contribute to the welfare of the Muslim community in Kandy and beyond.
The organisers concluded by expressing their gratitude to all those who supported the initiative and prayed that Allah would reward their efforts and accept their service to the community.
The successful launch reflects the value of collective action in establishing essential community services and highlights the importance of unity, compassion and social responsibility.
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