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Day of remembrance, prayer, and support for families of 278 forcibly cremated in SL
Daily FT
|March 31, 2025
Today marks fifth anniversary of first forced cremation of a Muslim COVID-19 victim | Commemoration event with multi-ethnic congregation scheduled for 6 April at 10 a.m. at Marine Grand Hall, Colombo 6
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On 31 March 2020, the first forced cremation of a Muslim COVID-19 victim took place in Negombo, Sri Lanka, marking a tragic turning of a historic and mindful chapter for the Muslim community.
Over the months that followed, 278 victims, including a 20-day-old infant, were cremated against the wishes of families. The fear of cremation even forced many Muslims to refrain from seeking medical support when they were afflicted by COVID-19.
A commemoration event is scheduled with a multi-ethnic congregation for 6 April at 10 a.m. at Marine Grand Hall, Colombo6.
Ali Zahir Moulana C.J.P.O and Ulamas’ CEO and Co-ordination Committee Chairman Ash-Sheikh M.H.M. Burhan Bahiij in a statement said the following:
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