Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs

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Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs
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Agency overview
Formed21 January 2015
Jurisdiction Government of Sri Lanka
Minister responsible
Child agency
  • Ministry of Postal Service

The Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs is a ministry in the Government of Sri Lanka, that represent the Sri Lankan Muslims. As of December 2019, there is no responsible minister for this ministry.

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List of Muslim Religious Affairs Ministers

Minister of Muslim Religious Affairs of Sri Lanka
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Incumbent
M. H. A. Haleem

since 21 January 2015
Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs
AppointerThe President with advice of Prime Minister
Term length 5 years
Formation21 January 2015
Deputy Duleep Wijesekera (Deputy of Postal Service)

The Minister of Muslim Religious Affairs is an appointment in the Cabinet of Sri Lanka and representing the minority religion Islam. The post was created on 21 January 2015 under the Sirisena government.

Parties

   United National Party    Sri Lanka Freedom Party

NamePortraitPartyTenureHead(s) of Government
M. H. A. Haleem United National Party 21 January 2015 - Present Maithripala Sirisena

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