The National Vesak Week, commemorating the 2,569th ‘Sambuddha Jayanthi’ (Sambudhu Themagula), commences today (10).

This religious observance, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha, will take place until 16 May. 

Accordingly, this year’s State Vesak Festival will be held in the Nuwara Eliya, jointly organised by the All Ceylon Sasanarakshaka Mandalaya, the Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, the Department of Buddhist Affairs, the Central Provincial Council, and the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat.