Reviewed by Arham Dhilfowzy (Vice President, Islamic Students’ Movement)
The Ar Rukah Islamic Day Celebrations 2025, hosted by St Anthony’s Girls’ College, Kandy, brought together schools from across the region to celebrate Islamic culture, learning, and student talent. Conducted on an online platform, the programme included competitions across several disciplines and age groups.
Students represented Trinity College with commitment and steady teamwork. The College was recognised as Runners-up, earning 12 First Places, 5 Second Places, and 5 Third Places.
Competitors from Grades 6 to 13 took part in English, Sinhala, and Tamil events, showing preparation, skill, and discipline throughout.
The following students were placed in their respective categories:
First Places
• Master Shuaib Ahmed: Open Event, Qaseeda
• Master Akmal Mafaz: Open Event, Qaseeda
• Master Ahmed Mishal: Open Event, Qaseeda
• Master Harun Fazil: Open Event, Qaseeda
• Master Mohamed Sharaf: Open Event, Qaseeda
• Master Ahamed Mishal: Senior Category, English Essay
• Master Mahdhi Refai: Junior Category, Sinhala Essay
• Master Muhammad Umair: Intermediate Category, Short Story (English)
• Master Ijas Ahamed Hanan: Junior Category, Short Story (English)
• Master Zaidh Ziyadh: Senior Category, Qirath
• Master Ammar Siddeek: Open Event, Azaan
• Master Hasheef Rizwan: Senior Category, Sinhala Essay
Second Places
• Master Mohammed Akmal: Senior Category, Short Story (Tamil)
• Master Rayyan Marzookdeen: Intermediate Category, Poem (English)
• Master Ayaan Ismithdeen: Junior Category, Poem (English)
• Master Yunus Hazly: Junior Category, Essay (English)
• Master Mohamed Usman: Intermediate Category, Qirath
Third Places
• Master Nazmi Azman: Senior Category, Short Story (Sinhala)
• Master Haseef Ahmedh: Senior Category, Essay (Tamil)
• Master Hassan Al Ameen: Intermediate Category, Short Story (Tamil)
• Master Hamzah Hanas: Junior Category, Qirath
• Master Aakif Irshad: Intermediate Category, Poem (English)
• Master Arham Mohamed: Junior Category, Poem (Sinhala)
A notable moment of the event was the participation of Master Arham Dhilfowzy, who represented Trinity College, Kandy as the invited student speaker. His address was warmly received and reflected well on the College.
This achievement highlights the dedication of the Islamic Students’ Movement of Trinity College, Kandy. Their guidance and organisation supported the students throughout the competitions. Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and for bringing credit to the College.
