To express deep grief and sorrow over the unfortunate plane crash in Pakistan, the Muslim community arranged a “Funeral Prayer in Absentia” for the victims of the incident, after Jummah Prayer at Dewatagaha Mosque, Colombo-7.

The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain attended the Absentee Funeral Prayer along with officers of the High Commission.

The participants of the funeral expressed their deep condolences for the families of those who have lost their lives in this unfortunate incident. They conveyed their sympathies and prayers to the bereaved families.