The annual Islamic religious ceremony of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) was held at the Kollupitiya Jummah Mosque yesterday (19). Air Force Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa graced the event as the chief guest. The officiating Moulavi invoked blessings and prayed to Almighty Allah on behalf of the souls of all the brave men of the SLAF who made the supreme sacrifice for the defence of the motherland. Blessings of Almighty Allah were also invoked for all ranks presently serving in the SLAF. Picture by Ashraff A. Samad