Kattankudy

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Kattankudy is a coastal town in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, situated near Batticaloa. It is renowned for its predominantly Muslim population, with over 98% of residents identifying as Sri Lankan Moors. The town spans approximately 2.56 square kilometers of land and 1.33 square kilometers of inland waterways, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the country. The local economy thrives on commerce, small-scale industries, and fisheries, reflecting the community's entrepreneurial spirit....

In recent years, Kattankudy has gained attention for its architectural landmarks, notably the replica of Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock. This three-story mosque, inaugurated in December 2022, features a golden dome and blue octagonal base, attracting visitors and boosting local halal tourism. The town also houses the Kattankudy heritage Museum, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the Islamic heritage and cultural History of the region.

Kattankudy has faced significant challenges in its History. On August 3, 1990, the town was the site of a tragic massacre where over 147 Muslim worshippers were killed during evening prayers. This event remains one of the darkest chapters in Sri Lanka's civil conflict. Additionally, the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami had a devastating impact on the town, resulting in the loss of over 100 lives and extensive property damage.

Despite these adversities, Kattankudy has demonstrated resilience and a commitment to progress. Initiatives like the Green City Master Plan, developed in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, aim to promote sustainable urban development. These efforts focus on enhancing public services, environmental conservation, and community well-being, positioning Kattankudy as a model for inclusive and sustainable growth in the region.

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About Batticaloa District

Batticaloa is a city in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. Batticaloa is in the eastern coast of Sri Lanka on a flat coastal plain boarded by the Indian Ocean in the east occupies the central part of the eastern Sri Lanka. Batticaloa is on the East coast, 314 km from Colombo. The population of 515,707 consists mainly of Tamils, Moors, Sinhalese, Euro-Asian Burghers (specifically Portuguese Burghers and Dutch Burghers) and indigenous Vedda population.

Rice and coconuts are the two staples of the district, and steamers trading round the island call regularly at the port. The lagoon is famous for its ""singing fish,"" supposed to be shell-fish which give forth musical notes. The district has a remnant of Veddahs or wild men of the wood.

The city has four main divisions.

Pullianthivu: Seat of many government department and offices, schools, banks religious places, General Hospital, Weber Stadium and Shops. Nowadays many NGO offices including ICRC, UN, UNICEF, WORLD VISION etc.are located also.

Koddamunai: Schools, Banks, Sri Lanka Telecom regional office for East, Shops and many government offices are located. Two bridges called Perya Palam and Puthuppalam are connect Pulianthivu Island with Koddaminai land mass.

Kallady: Here there are many Government buildings and private industries, schools, hospitals and Eastern University Medical Faculty. Kallady Lady Manning Bridge (the longest bridge in Sri Lanka) connects Kallady and Arasay.

Puthur: This is where the dom

About Eastern Province

The Eastern Province is one of the 9 provinces of Sri Lanka. The provinces have existed since the 19th century but they didn't have any legal status until 1987 when the 13th Amendment to the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka established provincial councils. Between 1988 and 2006 the province was temporarily merged with the Northern Province to form the North-East Province. The capital of the province is Trincomalee. The Eastern province's population was 1,460,939 in 2007. The province is the most diverse in Sri Lanka, both ethnically and religiously.

Eastern province has an area of 9,996 square kilometers (3,859.5 sq mi).The province is surrounded by the Northern Province to the north, the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Southern Province to the south, and the Uva, Central and North Central provinces to the west. The province's coast is dominated by lagoons, the largest being Batticaloa lagoon, Kokkilai lagoon, Upaar Lagoon and Ullackalie Lagoon.

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