THASL welcomes Borah Community spiritual leader’s visit to SL

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The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) said the visit of Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the Head of the internationally diverse Dawoodi Muslim Bohra community, to Sri Lanka is an event of great significance.

“On behalf of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka we welcome him with utmost cordiality and wish his visit to our Island home every success,” THASL issuing a statement said yesterday.

The Association pointed out that it underlines the spirit of goodwill which has coexisted amongst the religious communities in Sri Lanka country throughout history.

“Despite the efforts of a very small number to disrupt this solidarity and togetherness which binds us all, the overwhelming majority of our citizens realise the importance of standing together as members of one family at this vulnerable time to take our nation forward,” THASL said.

Further, it said that this visit will uplift the shattered tourism industry and bring in a much-needed boost for the industry.

“We would like to emphasise on this prominent feature in our culture; the flourishing of religions of the world side-by-side in our country. This enriches our lives in every way and gives us a collective experience. This is also another one of the distinctive experiences that we offer to tourists that visit our country. We are determined to protect and strengthen our solidarity to create a harmonious and peaceful Sri Lanka,” THASL said.