12 July, 2020
The word umbrella means little shade. So, the name tells us what it is for. An umbrella provides shade from the sun and shelter from rain. It has a handle and can be opened and shut. We open it when we go in the rain or sun and roll it up like a stick when we do not need it. In ancient times, the umbrella was a sign of high rank. In Burma only the king and great lords were allowed to use umbrellas.
Fathima Nifla,
Grade 11,
Al-Badriya MMV,
Diyatalawa.