Zahira College, Colombo

Zahira College
Address
Map
Zahira College Colombo, Orabi Pasha Street,

,
Western Province
,
01000

Sri Lanka
Coordinates6°55′38″N 79°51′51″E / 6.927351°N 79.864175°E / 6.927351; 79.864175
Information
Former nameMadarasathul Zahira
TypeSemi government
MottoArabic: Alhamdulillah
(Praise be to Allah)
Established21 August 1892; 132 years ago (1892-08-21)
FounderAhmed Orabi, A. M. Wapchi Marikar and M. C. Siddi Lebbe
School districtColombo
School number+(94) 11 2695062
PrincipalA. R. M. Triizvy Marikkar (2013 - present)
Teaching staff250+
Grades1–13 (English, Sinhala and Tamil Medium)
GenderBoys School
AgeFrom 6 years to 19 years
Enrollment5500+
Colour(s)Green, white, maroon
   
AlumniOld Zahirians
Websitezahiracollege.lk

Zahira College (commonly known as Zahira) (Sinhala: සහිරා විදුහල, Tamil: சாஹிரா கல்லுரி) is an Islamic school in Maradana, Colombo, Sri Lanka.[1] Founded in 1892 as Al Madrasathul Zahira by Islamic lawyer and educationalist, Muhammad Cassim Siddi Lebbe, with the active patronage of Ahmed Orabi Pasha of Egypt. The college also features one of the oldest mosques in the country on its campus.[2]

The word Zahira means "excellence" in Arabic.

History

Zahira College Mosque, also known as the Maradana Mosque. The mosque was established long before the college was started and was patronised by A. M. Wapchie Marikar.

The establishment of Zahira College, a school mainly for Muslims, in Sri Lanka in 1892 was a significant event in the history of education in the country. Individuals such as M. C. Siddi Lebbe conceived the idea of the school during a time when English education was viewed with suspicion due to its association with proselytism. At the time, almost all schools in Sri Lanka were run by Christian missionaries, and English education was seen as a tool for converting non-Christians to Christianity. This posed a challenge for Muslims who wanted to provide their children with a modern education but were wary of exposing them to religious conversion.

During a public speech made by M. C. Siddhi Lebbe in 1891 at the Maradana Mosque Hall (which later became the college mosque), he appealed to the Muslim community to unite and promote the educational advancement of the community.[3] This appeal led to the formation of the Colombo Muslim Educational Society, with I. L. M. Abdul Aziz as the first secretary and Arasi Marikar Wapchie Marikar as the first treasurer and headmaster, assisted by Ahamed Orabi Pasha, an Egyptian exile in Ceylon and freedom fighter. On Monday, 22 August 1892, Zahira College officially opened its doors to students. The school started with just 37 students, but it quickly grew in popularity, and by the end of the first year, the student population had increased to 125.

The Gafoor Hall, Colleges Main Hall
The Umbichi Building across the college ground

Board of Governors

Zahira College is overseen by a board comprising eighteen governors drawn from the executive committee of the Maradana Mosque, the Zahira College Welfare Society, the Zahira College Parent-Teachers Association, and the Zahira College Old Boys’ Association.[4] M. Fouzul Hameed took over as chairman of the Board of Governors in 2006.

Sports

The college constructed a major sports complex for the students.[when?][5][6][7]

Soccer

The college, is renowned for its sporting history, particularly in the field of soccer. Over the years, Zahira has produced a significant number of talented soccer players who have gone on to represent Sri Lanka at the national level.[8][9][10][11][12][13]

Swimming

The college swimming pool project[14] was proposed and funded by the Old Boys Association.[15] and it was officially opened for students, old boys and the public (after school hours).[16] The project was initiated in 2010 and successfully completed and opened on 14 July 2012.[17]

Cricket

Zahira college has produced a number of international cricket players[18][19] in the 1930s.[20] 20th century zahirians had joint with Sri Lankan Cricket and they are improving them to be representatives at National team of Sri Lanka.[21][22][23]

Athletic

The college has a history of producing athletes in a variety of disciplines.[24]

Other

Currently, there are number of sports like Air Rifle Shooting, Basketball, Hockey, Karate, Boxing, Band, Cadeting, Chess, Scouting, Tennis etc. to the scholars.[25][26]

Houses

Students are divided into four houses. The houses compete in all major games to win the inter-house games, with house colours awarded to winners.

  • Angora colour : green  
  • Baghdad colour : blue  
  • Cordova colour : orange  
  • Istanbul colour : maroon  

The four house names are derived from four historic Muslim cities.

Clubs and associations

Clubs and societies

Today there are more than fifteen clubs and societies at the college actively running to develop the extra curricular skills of the students.[27]

Associations

There are associations where Zahira old boys owned them with respect for helping purpose to the college and to give pride further to the alma mater.[27]

Headmasters

  • A. M. Wapchie Marikar
  • N. H. M. Abdul Cader
  • A. S. Abdul Cader
  • S. J. A. Doray
  • Abdul Azeez

Principals

Name From To
O. E. Martinus 1913 1914
J. C. McHeyzer 1914 1920
Tuan Burhanudeen Jayah 1921 1947
A. M. A. Azeez 1948 1961
I. L. M. Mashoor 1961 1965
M. F. M. H. Fakhir 1965 1966
S. L. M. Shafie Marikar 1967 1982
R. I. T. Alles (Director of Studies) 1983 1985
Saheed M. Irshad 1986 1987
T. D. Hannan 1988
A. Z. Omardeen 1989
A. M. Sameem 1990 1991
A. Javid Yusuf 1992 1994
M. T. A. Furkhan 1995 1997
I. A. Ismail 1998
S. A. R. M. Farook 1999
M. Uvais Ahamed 2001 2006
T. K. Azoor 2008 2010
M. H. M. Jiffry 2010 2012
A. R. M. Trizviiy Marikkar 2013 present

Notable alumni

Zahira produced citizens who are fluent in all three national languages. During the "Golden Era of Zahira" many leaders made enormous contribution to the nation and the world at large. Zahira's Magazine ‘Crescent’ towards the development of national languages was immense.[28][29]

Name Notability Reference
V. Anandasangaree Member of Parliament - Kilinochchi (1970–1983), Jaffna (2000–2004)
Sir Razik Fareed Member of Parliament, Minister of Trade
A. H. M. Fowzie Member of Parliament - National List (2015–present), Colombo (1994–2015), Mayor of Colombo (1974–1977)
Abdul Bakeer Markar Speaker of the Parliament (1977–1983), Member of Parliament - Beruwala (1960–1988), Governor of Southern Province (1988–1993)
Ali Sabry Minister of Foreign Affairs (2022–Present), Minister of Finance (2022), Minister of Justice (2020–2022), Member of Parliament - National List (2020–present)
Abdul Caffoor Mohamad Ameer 32nd Attorney General of Sri Lanka
Shibly Aziz 37th Attorney General of Sri Lanka
Alavi Moulana Governor Western Province (2002–2015), Minister of Labour (2001–2002)
Naina Marikkar Minister of Finance (1988–1989)
Prof. Tuley De Silva Chancellor of the WUSL
Prof. Achi Mohamed Ishaq Chancellor of the SEUSL
A.H.M. Azwer Member of Sri Lankan Parliament for national list (1989–1994, 2010–2014)
Prof. M.T.A. Furkhan Academic, Inductee- Global Management Accounting Hall of Fame
Ameer Ali Minister of Disaster Relief Management (2007–2010), Member of Sri Lankan Parliament (2015–present)
A. M. Merza Member of Sri Lankan Parliament for Kalmunai (1952–1956)
M. H. M. Ashraff Minister of Ports, Shipping and Rehabilitation (1994–2000), Member of the Sri Lankan Parliament (1989–2000)
M. L. M. Aboosally Member of the Sri Lankan Parliament, Minister of Labor, Rugby Player [30]
Mujibur Rahman Member of Parliament - Colombo (2015–present) [31]
Saleem Marsoof Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka (2005–2014)
S. Z. M. Mashoor Moulana Senator - Senate of Ceylon
A. J. M. Muzammil Mayor of Colombo (2011–2016), Governor of Western Province (2019), Governor of North Western Province (2019–present)
Rishad Bathiudeen Minister of Industry and Commerce (2010–2019), Member of Sri Lankan Parliament for Vavuniya (2001–present)
Rezvi Sheriff academic, physician
S. Selvanayagam Academic, Professor Jaffna University
Karthigesu Sivathamby emeritus professor (Tamil studies), author
R. Sivagurunathan Academic, Lawyer and Editor Thinakaran
Hasen Ali Member of Parliament - National List (2004–2015) [32]
Dharmadasa Banda Cabinet Minister for additional plantation crops (2007–2010) and Member of Parliament Monaragala (1989–2000, 2004–2010)
M. M. Zuhair Member of parliament for the nationalist (1994–2000), Chairman Rupavahini and Sri Lankan Ambassador to Iran
Ben Navaratne First class cricketer (1940–1952)
Muttaiah Devaraj First class cricketer (1964–1967)
Ghulam Razick First class cricketer (1960s)

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