Zahira Walk to commemorate 120th anniversary of Zahira College

In commemoration of 120 years of excellence, Zahira College proudly marches forward with celebrations in the form of a college walk and invites all the present and past students as well as the parents to be a part of this campaign.

Zahira Walk 2012 will be orchestrated on 3 November 2012 at 3 p.m. at the school which will also be the commencing point of 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.

Zulfiquar Ahamed, who heads the organising committee of the event, said the parade would begin at the school premises and proceed through Darley Road, Lipton Circus and Ward Place before returning once again to the school.

The participants are expected to wear the specially printed cap and t-shirt for the event during the promenade. That’s not all – once the ambling and rambling is brought to a close, the organisers have put together a mini-carnival for all the participants which will encompass food stall, games, skits and various performance along with a kiddies play area.

This extravaganza promises its participants an enthralling evening packed with entertainment and fun-filled activities and also provides the opportunity to share the joy and be a part of this historic day.  Zahira Walk 2012 would draw the curtains with the culmination of a vivacious display of fireworks. To reserve your Zahira Walk ticket, please send a confirmation e-mail with the size of your t-shirt along with your name and contact number to [email protected].

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 in 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.