Zahira College, Matale
Zahira College (National School) Matale, (Tamil: சாஹிரா தேசிய கல்லூரி; Sinhala: සහිරා ජාතික පාසල), is one of the oldest Muslim schools in the Matale District. It is situated in the centre of the city.
| Zahira College (National School) Matale | |
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| Coordinates | 7°28′37″N 80°37′36″E |
| Information | |
| Type | Government |
| Motto | Live in Light |
| Established | 3 August 1942 |
| School district | Matale District |
| Principal | Siddique Najeen |
| Grades | 1 - 13 |
| Gender | Male (Boys) |
| Enrollment | 2,000 |
| Houses | Azad, Iqbal, Jayah, & Jinnah |
| Colour(s) | Green & Gold |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Alumni | Zahirians |
| Website | zahiracollegematale |
History
The college was founded on 3 August 1942 by Tuan Burhanuddin Jayah, a leader of the Muslim community and prominent pre-independence politician. He initiated this college during the colonial period to revive the Sri Lankan Muslim community and to uplift the quality of education among the Sri Lankan Muslim youths.
Houses
| House | Colour | Named after |
|---|---|---|
| Azad | Green |
Pakistan administered region, Azad Kashmir |
| Iqbal | Blue |
Pakistani poet Muhammad Iqbal |
| Jayah | Yellow |
Sri Lankan Muslim revivalist Tuan Burhanuddin Jayah |
| Jinnah | Red |
Pakistani independence leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah |
The houses compete to win inter-house games annually.
Past Principals
| Principal | Arrived | Departed |
|---|---|---|
| T. S. Sally | ||
| A. R. M. Nilam | ||
| S. Rauf Pasha | ||
| A. V. Ponnusaami | ||
| Anif Doray | ||
| M. V. Mathai | ||
| S. H. A Wadood | ||
| A. Z. Omerdeen | ||
| A. C. M. Zeirideen | ||
| S. H. A. Wadood | ||
| A. M. Rakeem | ||
| A. A. M. Fuaji | ||
| A. C. M. Zeirideen | ||
| A. A. M. Fuaji | ||
| T. Uzair | ||
| A. J. M. Farook | ||
| M. Azeez | ||
| K. M. Buharideen | ||
| M. I. Thaibdeen | ||
| K. M. Buharideen | ||
| J. M. Nisfer | ||
| Kamil Sarap | ||
| J. M. Iqbal | ||
| Abdul Kalam | ||
| Siddique Najeen | ||
Notable alumni
| Alumni | Notability |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Ehuttar Hadjiar Maharoof | Member of Parliament - Mutur (1977-1989), Trincomalee (1989-1997) |
| Abdul Cader Shahul Hameed | Member of Parliament - Akurana (1960-1970), Harispattuwa (1970-1999); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1978-1989, 1993-1994); Minister of Justice (1989-1993) |
References
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