Zahira College, Matale
Zahira College (National School) Matale, (Tamil: சாஹிரா தேசிய கல்லூரி; Sinhala: සහිරා ජාතික පාසල), is one of the oldest school in Matale district, situated in the heart 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 | 03rd of August 1942 |
| School district | Matale |
| Principal | Mr. Siddique Najeen |
| Grades | 1 - 13 |
| Gender | Male (Boys) |
| Enrollment | 2000 |
| Colour(s) | Green & Gold |
| Alumni | Zahirians |
| Website | zahiracollegematale |
History
The college was founded on 03rd of August 1942 by Mr. T.B Jayah. He initiated this college during the colonial period to revive the Sri Lankan Muslim community and to uplift the quality of education.
Houses
| House | Colour |
|---|---|
| Azad | |
| Iqbal | |
| Jayah | |
| Jinnah | |
The names are given as an honor to the past headmasters of the college. The houses compete to win inter-house games annually.
Past Principals
| Principal | Arrived | Departed |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. T.S. Sally | ||
| Mrs. A.R.M. Nilam | ||
| Mr. S. Rauf Pasha | ||
| Mr. A.V. Ponnusaami | ||
| Mr. Anif Doray | ||
| Mr. M.V. Mathai | ||
| Mr. S.H.A Wadood | ||
| Mr. A.Z Omerdeen | ||
| Mr. A.C.M Zeirideen | ||
| Mr. S.H.A Wadood | ||
| Mrs. A.M. Rakeem | ||
| Mr. A.A.M Fuaji | ||
| Mr. A.C.M Zeirideen | ||
| Mr. A.A.M Fuaji | ||
| Mr. T. Uzair | ||
| Mr. A.J.M Farook | ||
| Mr. M. Azeez | ||
| Mr. K.M. Buharideen | ||
| Mr. M.I. Thaibdeen | ||
| Mr. K.M. Buharideen | ||
| Mr. J.M. Nisfer | ||
| Mr. Kamil Sarap | ||
| Mr. J.M. Iqbal | ||
| Mr. Abdul Kalam | ||
| Mr. Siddique najeem | ||
Notable alumni
| Alumni | Notability |
|---|---|
| Mr. M. E. H. Maharoof | |
| Mr. Abdul Cader Shahul Hameed | |
External Sources
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