Zahira Walk 2012 rescheduled for December

In commemoration of 120 years of excellence, Zahira College proudly marches forward with celebrations in the form of a college walk, inviting all present and past students as well as parents to be a part of this parade. Zahira Walk 2012 will be orchestrated on 1 December at 8 a.m. followed by a carnival at the school premises. The carnival will continue on 2 December 2012 at 4 p.m. at the same premises.

The event was scheduled to take place early this month but as a precautionary measure due to inclement weather, was rescheduled and extended by another day. The main reason which prompted the organisers to stage it this year was the yen, zeal and zest shown by the participants to showcase the walk. The event will also feature a number of batches, groups, clubs and societies presenting a unique theme in order to add colour to the walk.

“It was indeed disappointing to postpone the event, nonetheless we are delighted to announce that the Zahira Walk 2012 will take place on 1 December 2012 at 8 a.m. and subsequently draw all participants to the carnival which will be in full flow on 2 December 2012 from 4 p.m. onwards,” Walk Chairman Zulfiquar Ahamed stated.

Zahira Walk 2012 would draw the curtains with the culmination of a vivacious display of fireworks along with a carnival atmosphere comprising games stalls, food stalls, trade stalls and performances by past and present college students, fun rides for kids, stilt walkers, carnivals mascots and many more.

This two-day event promises great joy and numerous fun-filled activities to keep you enthralled and engrossed in commemorating a century and two decades of quality education and in producing worthy citizens for this country year in, year out. Tickets are out for grabs but are limited especially for the Walk. Contact the Walk Hotline on 0772120120 for more information pertaining to the event.

“We also wish to express gratitude to all the participants for not only giving us the inspiration and encouragement to put together an event of this magnitude but also for bestowing their belief in us and supporting the organizers as and when needed. We hope to witness a river of green with just one name on everyone’s lips – ZAHIRA!” Ahamed concluded.

Zahira College is the very first Muslim school in Sri Lanka and was founded in 1892 as Al Madrasathul Zahira by two of the most prominent Sri Lankan Muslims of that era , I.L.M. Abdul Aziz and Arasi Marikar Wapchie Marikar, with the active patronage of Ahmed Orabi Pasha of Egypt.

It is currently the largest Muslim educational institution in Sri Lanka with more than 4,000 students studying there. The college is situated at the heart of the city of Colombo. The college also has one of the oldest mosques in the country on its premises.

For more information about this project or to schedule an interview with Zulfiquar Ahamed, please call on 94718438438 or e-mail him at [email protected]