History of the Maligawatte Muslim Cemetery
The British who ruled Sri Lanka in A.D. 1850 wanted the Cemetery that was situated by the side of the mosque be shifted to another place. Hence, the Mosque obtained a land in Maligawatte in A.D. 1833 and used it as a Cemetry. Thereafter, the mosque purchased the adjoining land of 38 acres at Maligawatte on Payment of Rs. 55,000.00. The Government took over 27 acres of this land and used a portion of same for Maligawatte Housing Scheme and the balance for Kettarama Play Ground. Only the balance of 11 acres belong to the mosque where the Cemetery is situated.
Janaza Parlour
The Janaza Parlor was ceremonially handed over to the Colombo Grand Mosque on 14th August 2016 with the participation of Sheikh Muhammad Adil al Haqqani and Sheikh Bahauddin Adil of Naqshabandi Tariqah. The entire expense of the complete refurbishment including all fixtures and fittings were borne by Mr Sabry Ghouse and Mr Mohamed Cader. Further the usage of this parlor is free of cost to the community both male and female and even Kaffan cloth will be provided free of cost by Mr Sabry Ghouse and Mr Mohamed Cader.