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25th Annual Bauddhaloka Vesak Zone Scheduled for Late May.

May 19, 2026 at 5:03 AM

The 25th Bauddhaloka Vesak Zone is set to take place in Colombo from May 30 to June 1, with government and private sector collaboration to ensure a grand celebration under the guidance of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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25th Annual Bauddhaloka Vesak Zone Scheduled for Late May

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Understanding the 2026 Hajj Pilgrimage: Dates, Significance, and Rituals.

May 18, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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Sri Lanka to Host 17th National War Heroes Day Commemoration on May 19.

May 14, 2026 at 11:17 AM

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The Interplay Between Religious Observance and Political Strategy in Sri Lanka.

May 1, 2026 at 12:04 AM

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Educational Institutions Nationwide to Observe Vesak Week with Special Programs

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April 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Educational Institutions Nationwide to Observe Vesak Week with Special Programs.

The Ministry of Education has announced nationwide plans for schools and educational institutes to commemorate Vesak Week from May 26 to June 2, 2026, coinciding with the State Vesak Festival.

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Sri Lanka Announces Holiday Schedule Update for 2026 Vesak Festival.

April 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The Sri Lankan government has updated its 2026 public holiday calendar, declaring May 31 as a public holiday to coincide with the State Vesak Festival, while canceling the previously scheduled holiday for May 2.