Meelad – Un Nabi Celebrations at S.thomas’ College Bandarawela
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The panel of judges for the first round consists of three well known personalities in the field of Drama namely Prof Walter Marasinghe, Mr Chandrasena Dassanayake and Mr Wijeratne Pathiraja.
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Pictures shows some of the first round Dramas in progress
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The Meelad - Un Nabi celebration of S.Thomas’ College, Bandarawela was held on the 2nd of June 2012 at the Keble Memorial Hall. Many invitees were present for this occasion which began at around 9.00 a.m.
The Chief Guest for this programme was the High Court Judge, Nuwara-Eliya Hon.M.M.A Gaffoor and Mrs.Gaffor also graced this occasion.
For the 8th consecutive year this function was held at the college since its’ first inception in 2005. The Headmaster Mr. L. A . M. Chandrasekara in his address to those present, stressed the importance of having a basic understanding of all religions and cultures around us since it also paves the way to better understanding among the various communities.
The Meelad - Un Nabi is held annually to celebrate the Holy Prophet Mohomed’s birth and many items were held during this programme which demonstrated Islam and their culture in the form of dance and music.
The guest speakers were from the Buddhist, Christian and Islamic religious dignitaries who also in their turn gave valuable advice and stressed the importance of religious activities such as the Meelad – Un Nabi programme to inculcate spirituality in the students and on building a bridge among us so as to enjoy real peace and harmony.
The Chief Guest Hon. Gaffor Highlighted the importance of discipline through Religion. At the same time he pointed out some of the evilness of the modern technology such as the computer, internet, Hi- tech phones etc. and to be careful when using them, not to fall prey to them. And advised the parents to have some control over them and monitor their children to lead them in the correct path.
The occasion concluded with the prize distribution for the students who won the various competitions held prior to the programme.
Sujitha Miranda