Sri Lankan Malays Cherish Islamic Traditions During Ramadan
PHNOM PENH, Feb 27 (Bernama) — The Malay community in Sri Lanka continues to play a vital role in the country’s cultural mosaic through religious practices and communal ties that remain strong and visible throughout this holy month. They blend religious devotion with vibrant, long-held cultural practices, highlighting the unique identity of Malays in the South Asian nation with a population of roughly 23 million. The Malays, now numbering over 40,000, have thrived for generations among the various Sri Lankan ethnic and religious groups which also include the majority Sinhalese, Sri Lankan Tamils, Indian Tamils, Moors, and Burghers. “While we […]