The Muslim Heritage of Eastern Sri Lanka is a record of the traditional society, lifestyle and culture of the Muslims of the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. This book, a first of its kind, covers a wide range of topics relating to the Muslim heritage of the East contributed by the leading scholars in the field. This includes history, rites of passage at birth, marriage and death, folklore, literature, architecture, arts and crafts, foods and beverages, dress and ornamentation, economic life and social organization.