KANDY : The 30th Anniversary Celebrations of the Kandy Muslim Traders’ Associetion were held on Saturday
24th February at the Grand Kandyan Hotel, under the patronage of the President M.H.Saleemdeen , former National President All-Ceylon YMMA Conference.
Chief Guest on the occasion was Ali Sabry Minister of Foreign Affairs,while the Guest of Honor was Lalith. U.Gamage Governor Central Province.
OSpecial Guests included parliamentarians Rauff Hakeem and kM.H.A. Haleem. Mr Afzal Marikkar Consul General for
Pakistan, Adheel Sattar 1st Secretary representing the Pakistan High Commission, Heads of
Government Bodies, Presidents of Mahanuwara Sinhala Velandha Peramuna, Kandy Tamil Traders
Association and officials from the Chamber of Commerce and Industries participated. Respected Ulamas and
members of the association were also present at the gathering of around 400 participants.
Highlights of the event were : Service Awards- Founders and Late Founder Members were honoured for their services during the past 30 years.
2. Legacy Business Award – Over 100 years in Business
– M.Ismail and Co
– Kandy Muslim Hotel
3. Longstanding Service Awards
4. Management Committee Awards
5. Business Excellence Awards
And 6. Young Entrepreneur Awards
Cultural E
The Kandy Muslim Traders Association (KMTA) was established on July 11, 1993, with the participation of over 300 businessmen from the vibrant city of Kandy.
Initiated by Al Haj A.M. Ismail in collaboration with esteemed business professionals and influential
figures from Kandy, the inception of Kandy Muslim Traders Association (KMTA) marked a proactive response to the challenges encountered by Muslim businessmen in the region during that period.
As time progressed, KMTA transcended its original objectives, transforming into an organization that not
only addresses the concerns of Muslim businessmen but also serves as a representative voice for the community at large. This evolution has earned KMTA recognition and respect from both governmental and non-governmental entities.
Remarkably, KMTA has emerged as a substantial presence in official gatherings, serving as a representative entity for the community in engagements with the Kandy Municipal Council, Police, District Secretariat, and various other official assemblies. This role underscores the association’s unwavering commitment to actively engage and contribute to the broader socio-economic and civic landscape of Kandy.
