Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- It is an ancient belief that Adam was the first human on Earth, and he was sent down by God because he disobeyed His command. While Adam asked for forgiveness, some believe that God also wanted him to begin humanity on Earth. Although Adam was shocked, God decided to send him to a place that had the closest resemblance to Heaven. He informed Adam that while His decision to remove him from Paradise would not change, He would send him to a place called Heaven on Earth.

Thus, it is believed that Adam was sent to Sri Lanka. His first footstep on Earth was in 'Serendib', which is what Sri Lanka was known as in the ancient era.

This story is written in many Arabian tales, and even today it is a belief of many that Adam wa...