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Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs

Agency overview
Formed	21 January 2015
Jurisdiction	Government of Sri Lanka
Minister responsible	Vacant
Child agency	Ministry of Postal Service

The Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs is a ministry in the Government of Sri Lanka that represents and protects the interests of the Sri Lankan Muslims and the minority religion of Islam. The ministry was created on 21 January 2015 under the Sirisena government.

Only one individual has ever served as the responsible minister for the ministry, M. H. A. Haleem, and the ministry has had no responsible minister since November 2019.

List of Muslim Religious Affairs Ministers

Minister of Muslim Religious Affairs of Sri Lanka
Incumbent Vacant since 21 November 2019
Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs
Appointer	The President with the advice of the Prime Minister
Term length	5 years
Inaugural holder	M. H. A. Haleem
Formation	21 January 2015
Final holder	M. H. A. Haleem

The Minister of Muslim Religious Affairs is an appointment in the Cabinet of Sri Lanka and representing the minority religion Islam.

Parties

   United National Party    Sri Lanka Freedom Party

References

External links

• Government of Sri Lanka