Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs
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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.
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| Formed | 21 January 2015 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Sri Lanka |
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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
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Incumbent since 21 November 2019Vacant | |
| 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.
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United National Party Sri Lanka Freedom Party
| Name | Portrait | Party | Took office | Left office | Head(s) of Government | ||
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| M. H. A. Haleem | United National Party | 21 January 2015
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21 November 2019
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Maithripala Sirisena | |||