Trinity College Islamic Students’ Movement organised the Inter-School Islamic Day Competitions 2026 on 17 October, bringing together students from 24 educational institutions across Sri Lanka to demonstrate their knowledge, talents and creativity.
The event provided students with an opportunity to develop their skills, take part in healthy competition and build connections with their peers from other schools through a shared interest in Islamic education and values.
The competition welcomed students from the following 24 educational institutions:
- Viharamahadevi Girls’ College
- St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy
- Loyal Ladies College
- Zahira College, Matale
- Wesley College, Colombo
- Gateway College, Kandy
- Badiuddeen Mahmud Girls’ College, Kandy
- Siddi Lebbe College, Kandy
- Hillwood College, Kandy
- St. Anthony’s Girls’ College, Kandy
- Serendib College, Gampola
- Kingswood College, Kandy
- D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo
- Girls’ High School, Kandy
- St. Anthony’s Boys’ College, Kandy
- Akurana Balika College
- Zahira College, Katugasthota
- Ranabima Royal College, Kandy
- Global Education of Bright Minds School
- Jamiah Naleemiah, Beruwala
- Springfield College, Kandy
- Evergreen International School, Gelioya
- St. Clements College, Kandy
- Sherwood College, Kandy
The competitions were organised under two main categories: Individual Events and Open Events.
Individual Events
- Oratory
- Essay Writing
- Qirath (recitation of the Holy Quran)
The individual events were divided into three categories: Junior, Intermediate and Senior.
Open Events
- Qaseeda (Islamic song)
- Calligraphy
- Multimedia Presentation
The open events provided opportunities for students to participate in groups, encouraging collaboration and teamwork.
The Inter-School Islamic Day Competitions 2026 offered students from different educational institutions an opportunity to share their abilities, learn from one another and engage with their peers. Through a combination of individual and group events, the competition encouraged both personal development and teamwork.
With 24 schools taking part, the event provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen connections among school communities and promote mutual respect and healthy competition.
The winners will be announced at the 55th edition of Al Hudha, the Annual General Meeting of Trinity College Islamic Students’ Movement.
Trinity College Islamic Students’ Movement extends its appreciation to all participating schools, students and those who contributed to organising the event.
