Sri Lanka was called as taprobane and serandib as Arabian Travelers. Arabian traders have visited Sri Lanka mainly for gems, spice and on other main reason.

IBAN BATUTA a famous traveler has visited Sri Lanka simply to climb Adams Peak which they believed as the Holy Foot print  of Adam. Many arabian traders arrived in beruwala and made pilgrimages to Adams peak via Ratnapura where they traded Gems.

With the portugese taking control of the west coast the Arabian Traders reach the country through Baticaloa. The Traders sold Horses, Silk and Gold Jewelry.

Many traders got married to local women and some even served the King of Kandy. The Ancient Mosque by the sea at Beruwala was established by Arabian Traders many centuries ago.

Many Sri Lankans believe that Sinbad the sailor was here in Sri Lanka and he traveled to Ratnapura for Gems and Climbed the Sacred mountain Sri Pada as a Pilgrimage worship Adams Foot Print.