ABOUT ALL CEYLON JAMIYYATHUL ULAMA
All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) has been in existence since 1924 and was incorporated by Parliament Act No. 51 of 2000 of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The objectives of the ACJU are farsighted, long-run, and designed to serve the Muslim Community and the nation. At present ACJU has 163 Branches in 24 districts and over 8000 Scholars as subscribed Members.
The ACJU has organized itself into Sub-Committees (Divisions) to serve its stakeholders, in which most of the veteran members are involved as volunteers, along with professional staff members in the forefront serving the community and the country together, focusing on the aspects of Ulama (Religious Scholars) Affairs, Muslim Community Affairs, Citizens Affairs and engagement with authorities.
ACJU/NGS/2025/098 2025.06.07 (1446.12.10) Eid ul-Adha, one of the two major festivals of Islam, is being celebrated by over 2 billion Muslims around the world. We, the Muslims of Sri Lanka, are also celebrating this blessed day in a special manner.
The Day of Arafah refers to the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah, and fasting on this day is a Sunnah. Numerous hadiths mention the virtues of fasting on the Day of Arafah. One such narration is: The Prophet ﷺ was asked
ACJU/FRL/2025/15-433 2025.05.27 – 1446.11.28 Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu, The month of Dhul-Hijjah is a sacred time that commemorates sacrifice and devotion. The first ten days of this month are among the most virtuous and blessed days in the
