The annual prize-giving of Zahira College, Maradana was held at the Gaffoor Hall recently.
Colombo University lecturer, former Dean of the Faculty of Law at Kothalawela Defence University and Commissioner of Human Rights Sri Lanka, Dr. Prathiba Mahanamahewa was the chief guest. Zonal Director of Education, W.M. Jayantha Wickramanayaka was the Guest of Honour.
The Best All Round Student of the College Mohamed Naqeeb received tge N.D.H. Abdul Ghafoor Gold Medal, Prof. M.T.A. Furkhan Challenge Cup and Brigadier A. Ariyapperuma Memorial Challenge Cup from the chief guest. Principal Trizviiy Marikkar presented mementos to the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour on behalf of the College and Senior Prefect Afthab Farook delivered the vote of thanks.
Chairman of the Board of Governor, Fouzul Hameed also addressed the gathering. Old Boys' Association President M.U.M. Azmi, ex-MP A.H.M. Azwer, Royal College Principal, B.A. Abeyrathna, Kahiriya Girls' College Principal Nazeera Hassanar, Zahira College past principals, Senior Vice Principal Ananda Ponnemperuma, Vice Principals W. Dunugama, A.M. Mihilar, M.T.A. Rauff, Hijazi Mohideen, POG Muhiseen Ariff and Head of Primary, Sihana Aslam, members of Board of Governors, teachers, students, old boys and parents participated.
Text and pix: Ruzaik Farook