Vesak week starts today with a call for no unnecessary festivities. Liquor bars will be closed on the 23rd and 24th. Additionally, Matale will observe a 4-day closure starting today(21).
National Vesak week starts today (21). Sri Lanka Latest News
The period from today to next 27th has been declared as Vesak week and this year the state Vesak festival is planned to be held at Dharmaraja Piriven Temple in Matale.
The opening ceremony of the Vesak week is scheduled to begin today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.
Buddhasasana and Religious Affairs Minister Mr Vidura Wickramanayake said to avoid holding unnecessary festivals during Vesak.
The police mentioned that a special security program has been implemented throughout the island on the occasion of Vesak festival.
In addition to the police, they hope to get the support of the armed forces as well, police media spokesman DIG lawyer Nihal Talduwa said.
On the occasion of Vesak, the Excise Department has announced that liquor shops and liquor stores across the island will be closed from May 23 to 24.
In addition, all licensed liquor shops within Matale city limits have decided to remain closed on May 21 and 22.
It is reported that this decision has been taken as the state Vesak festival is to be held in Matale district this year.
