Since the earliest arrival of few Memons as merchants and traders to the isle of Sri Lanka way back in 1870, they have grown in numbers and have excelled in many fields of trade and industry.

Memons now totaling to almost ten thousand have immensely contributed to the society and the country. Memons have worked in harmony for almost 75 years without the cover of an organized body.

It was only 50 years ago that an association was formally incorporated to preserve the social and cultural heritage of the Memon community in Sri Lanka. Memons have maintained their identity even though they are a small community in the country.