Precious Gems of Sri Lanka Treasured Around the World

During my wonder years, I used to walk on the sandy beds of river Mahawali collecting pebbles. As I searched …

Revitalizing Nature’s Balance

Human species survive in the kingdom of nature; mankind is perpetually connected to it and totally benefited by the natural …

The Moaning Ocean

The enchanting ocean is our earth’s divine natural resource. Gratify the senses and nourishing the spirit is a blessing of hers. …

Reading Stars of the Milky Way and Scrutinizing Gems are Always an Exponent’s Domain

I was unaware that the island of Sri Lanka had been blessed with endless streams of precious gems. Today, whenever …

Chronicles of Sri Lankan Moors

The Muslims of Sri Lanka have been an intrinsic part of Sri Lankan community since the advent of Islam and …

Humanity’s Footprint

Alone with myself exploring the green canopy the call of nature makes me gaze in awe at her splendor. Despite …

Passion of Gems Crossing the Borders of Serendib

The Lifelong Mission of Zeyan Hashim (Philanthropist, Rare Gem and Mineral Collector)Acknowledgements and Appreciations from Renowned Museums in Response to …

Deed of Gift, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Foundation

Santa Barbara News-Press

Montecito Journal 2002

Zeyan’s Donation of 70 Sapphire Crystals to The Musuem

We are indeed fortunate to have you in our community and enjoy your company at Museum events.  With thoughtful friends …

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Celebrates 86th Birthday

We truly appreciate your thoughtful contribution and your involvement in various Museum events as we all learn more about the …

Magazine, January 2001-Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Santa Barbara Museum, Board of Directors

Your generosity enables the Museum to continue to serve the people of this community and beyond by increasing understanding of our …

Zeyan Fell in Love With The Museum

Please accept my personnel thank you for the unique gift of 24 rare gem stones to the Santa Barbara Museum …

Certificate Of Appreciation-Smithsonian Institution

Rare Gems Exhibited

It is the enthusiasm of people like you that make the National Gem and Mineral Collection so great and one …

The Sunday Island April 16th, 2000

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous gift of the suite of ten Sri …

Daily News April 13th, 2000

Though we do have several nice gemstones from Sri Lanka, the addition of your ten will be a great asset.  …

Shining Path to United States Museum

Divaina News Paper, April 17,2000

Zeyan Hashim In News

Exhibition Opening Ceremony, Al Imran International School,Kandy

Whatever  we  invest  on our children in an investment  to  the  betterment  of  our  country.In such a context, I admire …

Zeyan’s Visit to Smithsonian Zoo June,1994

Foundation to a Chateau in the Sky

Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to …

Saga

Desert and the seas were mum when odyssey commenced heading for a Serendib, caliphate thought a myth sandal streaked temple …

Desert to Serendib

Scheherazade, the mesmerizing Arabian Nights narrator would have made it her one thousandth and second story if she had known …