Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs

Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs
Agency overview

Formed	21 January 2015
Jurisdiction	Government of Sri Lanka
Minister responsible	M. H. A. Haleem, Minister of Muslim Religious Affairs and Posts
Child agency	Ministry of Postal Service

The Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs is a ministry in the Government of Sri Lanka, that represent the Sri Lankan Muslims.

List of Muslim Religious Affairs Ministers

Minister of Muslim Religious Affairs of Sri Lanka

Incumbent M. H. A. Haleem since 21 January 2015
Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs
Appointer	The President with advice of Prime Minister
Term length	5 years
Formation	21 January 2015
Deputy	Duleep Wijesekera (Deputy of Postal Service)

The Minister of Muslim Religious Affairs is an appointment in the Cabinet of Sri Lanka and representing the minority religion Islam. The post was created on 21 January 2015 under the Sirisena government.

Parties

United National Party Sri Lanka Freedom Party

Name		Portrait	Party	Tenure	Head(s) of Government
	M. H. A. Haleem		United National Party	21 January 2015 - Present		Maithripala Sirisena

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