Amana Bank was honoured to take part in the ceremonial send-off of the first group of Sri Lankan pilgrims embarking on their sacred Hajj pilgrimage for 2025. Held at the Bandaranaike International Airport, the send-off event was attended by His Excellency Khalid bin Hamuod Al Kahtani - Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Muneer Mulaffer - Deputy Minister of National Integration, Hanif Yusoof - Governor of Western Province, M.S.M. Nawaz - Director of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs, Reyaz Mihular - Hajj Committee Chairman, and Siddeeque Akbar – Vice President Retail Bank and Marketing Amana Bank.
Towards facilitating the Hajj pilgrims journey to be seamless, convenient, and rewarding, Amana Bank offered exclusive benefits including a Special Exchange Rates for Saudi Riyals, a 10% Cashback on Amana Debit Card transactions during the pilgrimage (up to LKR 5,000 per customer), a Gold Coin Draw for five lucky winners, and a complimentary Hajj Travel Pouch.
Speaking at the send-off Amana Bank Vice President – Retail Banking and Marketing Siddeeque Akbar said “Embarking on this sacred journey is a profound expression of the pilgrims’ faith and devotion, and we are truly honoured to support them with the best possible assistance, benefits, and privileges. Facilitating this important spiritual milestone goes beyond banking — it’s about walking alongside our customers during one of the most cherished chapters of their lives. We are privileged to play a part in helping them fulfil their religious duty with dignity, ease, and peace of mind.”
Amãna Bank PLC is a stand-alone institution licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with Jeddah-based IsDB Group being the principal shareholder of the Bank. The IsDB Group is a ‘AAA’ rated multilateral development financial institution with a membership of 57 countries. Testifying its position as a leading practitioner of the non-interest based banking model, Amãna Banks was recognised amongst the Top 25 Strongest Islamic Bank’s in the World by The Asian Banker. Fitch Ratings has conferred upon Amana Bank an investment-grade rating of BBB-(lka) with a stable outlook, paving the way for multiple opportunities to drive the bank's growth and expansion.
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image caption :Amana Bank's Vice President – Siddeeque Akbar, hands over complimentary Hajj Travel Pouches to pilgrims, extending the bank's support for their sacred journey.
