M. C. Siddi Lebbe

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M. C. Siddi Lebbe மு.க.சித்திலெப்ப
Rs. 1 commemorative stamp issued on 11 June 1977
Born	Mohamed Cassim Siddi Lebbe (1838-06-12)12 June 1838 Kandy, British Ceylon
Died	5 February 1898(1898-02-05) (aged 59) Kandy, British Ceylon
Nationality	Ceylonese
Known for	Sri Lankan independence movement
Parent	Muhammed Lebbe
Awards	National Hero

Muhammad Cassim Siddi Lebbe (11 June 1838 – 5 February 1898), who was also known by the name Mukammatu Kacim Cittilevvai, was a prominent figure in British Ceylon, modern-day Sri Lanka. He made significant contributions across various fields as a lawyer, educationist, scholar, and philosopher. Renowned for his visionary insights, Lebbe was also an accomplished writer and publisher. His role extended beyond these professional spheres, as he was actively involved in social reforms and was a respected leader within the Muslim community of his time."