RUZAIK FAROOK
COLOMBO – After an eight-year hiatus, ” Al Bidhaya ” the Annual Islamic Day Prize Giving celebration of Carey College, made a much-anticipated return, reviving a cherished tradition within the Carey College community. Organised by the Carey College Muslim Students’ Majlis, the event was held on Monday, November 9, at the College Main Hall under the patronage of the College Principal, Dr. Thomas Benjamin Jeganadan.
The occasion was graced by Dr. Rizvie Salih, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, who attended as the Chief Guest. Ash-Sheikh Arkam Nooramith, Secretary of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU), participated as the Guest Speaker. Trizviiy Marikkar, Principal of Zahira College, Colombo, and Rizvi Dahalan, Vice Patron of the Carey College Old Boys’ Association (OBA), attended as Guests of Honour.
Past President of the Majlis, Mahdi Fazmil, delivered the welcome address.
A highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of awards to students who excelled in various competitions, including Qira’ath, Hifz, Oratory, Qaseedah, Quiz and Essay Writing. The competitions were conducted across the Primary, Middle and Upper School categories. The award winners received their prizes from Chief Guest Dr. Rizvie Salih.
Established in 1970, the Carey College Muslim Students’ Majlis has, for more than five decades, provided Muslim students with a platform to strengthen their faith, foster fellowship and share their values with the wider school community. Al Bidaya remains one of the Majlis’s most cherished traditions, and its revival marks a proud new chapter in the organization’s history.
Special appreciation was extended to Principal Dr. Thomas Benjamin Jeganadan and the Carey College Old Boys for their encouragement and support in making the revival of this important event possible.
The ceremony was attended by Teacher-in-Charge of the Muslim Students’ Majlis, Ms. Gnei Zuhara Ahamed; Vice President Luqman Riyaz; Secretary Tayyib Salman Faris; Treasurer Atheeq Johoran; and several members of the Majlis, past students, teachers and students.
President of the Muslim Students’ Majlis, Fattah Fazmil, delivered the vote of thanks, bringing the memorable occasion to a close.
