About S. A. Raheem
Lived 1921 – 1989 (aged 67–68). S. A. Raheem was a Sri Lankan diplomat and politician.
Seyadu Abdul Raheem (; 9 August 1921 – 1989) was a Sri Lankan Muslim diplomat, politician and Member of Parliament.
Early life Raheem was born on 9 August 1921. He was educated at St. Xavier's Boys' College, Jaffna Central College and Jaffna College. Alegacone died on 25 November 1973, Raheem contested the ensuing by-election on 25 February 1974 and was elected to Parliament in a close contest, gaining 12,974 votes against 12,899 by S.M. Johan Mark.
Later life Raheem was appointed Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to Kenya in 1978. He was also Sri Lanka's representative at the Habitat International Coalition, founder member of the Moors’ Islamic Cultural Home, vice president of the All Ceylon Muslim League, vice chairman Paddy Marketing Board and director of the Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation. He died in 1989.
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Who was S. A. Raheem?
Sri Lankan politician
When was S. A. Raheem born?
S. A. Raheem was born on 9 August 1921.
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S. A. Raheem died in 1989.
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S. A. Raheem was a diplomat and politician.
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S. A. Raheem was Sri Lankan.
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