Along with those in the Central Province, the surname of many Moors in Colombo, Kalutara and Puttalam is their fathers first name, thus retaining similarity to the traditional Arab and middle eastern kinship system.
Along with those in the Central Province, the surname of many Moors in Colombo, Kalutara and Puttalam is their fathers first name which is the same system used by Tamils. It is also similar to the traditional Arab and middle eastern kinship system.