All liquor stores across Sri Lanka will remain closed tomorrow (03), in view of World Temperance Day, the Excise Department has announced.
Accordingly, the Department confirmed that all liquor outlets islandwide will be closed on Saturday to mark the annual observance.
World Temperance Day is observed on October 03 each year to raise public awareness about the temperance movement, encourage moderation and highlight the importance of abstaining from alcohol consumption.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that nearly three million people worldwide die annually due to alcohol consumption, highlighting the global health concerns associated with harmful alcohol use. (Newswire)