CEYLON  MUSLIMS  –  ETHNOLOGY  AND  HISTORY The distribution  of  population  in  Ceylon  according  to  Religion,  Census  Year 1953,  is  given on  page  32  of  The  Ceylon  Year  Book  1955  as  follows:-                  …

The  Role  of  the  Muslims  during  the  Pre-Portuguese  Period. 1.         The  arrival  of  the  first  Muslim  settlers  dates  back  to  the  early  part  of  the  eighth  century.  During  subsequent  years  Muslims  came  in  increasing  numbers,  attracted  by  the  geographical  position …

Footnote: Zahira College had its own rifle club namely, Zahira College Miniature Rifle Club (ZCMRC).The only outside member was the ADC to the Queen, Brig. C.P. Jayawardene. Zahira was the only school that had a 100 yards four point rifle…