Razik Fareed

Sir Razik Fareed, OBE, JP, UM (29 December 1893 – 23 August 1984), also known as A. R. A. Razik, was a Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) landed proprietor, politician and philanthropist. He was the former Cabinet Minister of Trade, Senator, member of parliament and the state council. He had also served as Ceylon's High Commissioner to Pakistan.

Sir Razik Fareed
Member of the Ceylon Parliament
for Colombo Central
In office
20 July 1960  22 March 1965
In office
30 May 1952  19 March 1960
Personal details
Born29 December 1893
Colombo
Died23 August 1984(1984-08-23) (aged 90)
Colombo
NationalitySri Lankan
Political partyUnited National Party
Other political
affiliations
Sri Lanka Freedom Party
SpouseAmeena Umma Binthi Ibrahim
Residence(s)Hajara Villa, Fareed Place
Alma materRoyal College, Colombo
OccupationPolitician, Diplomat
ProfessionLanded proprietor
Military service
Allegiance British Ceylon
Branch/serviceCeylon Defence Force
Years of service1915–1918
RankLieutenant
UnitColombo Town Guard
Battles/warsWorld War I
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