Al haj A W M Makeen Hajiyar

It is a singular honour to cherish and remember a peoples’ icon. People of every race and walk of life from Panadura, would never forget the name, Deshakeerthi Marhoom, A.W.M. Makeen Hajiyar. 

Lending a hand to the needy, he was a great personality of his birth place, Thotawatta. Especially, when the holy month of Ramadhan appears, his name is still remembered by the people of Thotawatta, where he served the community at its best. In the arc of his life, we see a man who earned his place in history through struggle, persistence and faith. He tells us what is possible not just in the pages of history books, but in our own lives. He carved himself as a successful industrialist with great struggle and hard work.

He used to help the poor with passion. He mastered in overcoming challenges and facing the barriers with strength. Simplicity was an innate quality in him. He makes us want to be better men, and speaks to what’s best inside us. He was a great person, always fond of getting information about Thotawatta, his birth place. He likes to talk about the village while enjoying a cup of tea. His educational endeavours such as, the Grade 5 Scholarship Felicitation, G.C.E. O/L and A/L Scholarships to encourage students to build a better career path for needy students were most worthy. Makeen Hajiyar’s participation in the religious sphere was immeasurable, he served as a Trustee of the Thotawatta Masjids. He founded male and female Quran Madrasas at Thotawatta. His demise is a huge loss for the community and the village.

Makeen Hajiyar lit the lives of many and brought a smile to the people. He devoted his precious time in serving the people, and earned their appreciation. His contribution towards the academic sector is countless.
His services were not limited to Thotawatta. He always ensured that his deeds were not advertised.

Although we would never see another like Makeen Hajiyar, it is great that his sons, Alhaj Milfar Makeen and Alhaj Mizwer Makeen are continuing their father’s pathway in the educational, religious and social sectors by making his life’s work their own. The “Alhaj Makeen and Hajiyani Zahira Makeen Foundation” along with Macksons Holdings led by them, continue to uphold and sustain the Hajiyar’s vision.

What a magnificent personality he was. We miss him deeply. May Allah grant him Jannath-Ul Firdawz.
Aameen.

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