The government has declared 10-16 May 2025 as Vesak Week, in conjunction with the Vesak Festival.
According to a circular of the Ministry of Public Administration, the State Vesak Festival will be held on 10 May at the International Buddhist Centre in the Nuwara Eliya District.
The State Vesak Ceremony will be held under the theme, “Bhajetha mitte kalyāṇe-bhajetha purisuttame”, meaning, let us associate with noble friends, endowed with virtuous qualities.
The government has decided to implement several productive programs focused on spiritual development throughout the country during Vesak Week.
The Public Administration Ministry circular further announced that on 12, 13, and 14 May, all slaughterhouses and meat shops across the island, including meat counters in supermarkets, shall remain closed.
In addition, all liquor stores, outlets selling alcoholic beverages, and social clubs throughout the country must also be closed on these days, it added. (Newswire)