The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a circular on programmes for Vesak Week in schools and related institutions.

Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa stated that activities should be held from 26 May to 02 June.

Vesak Day falls on 30 May, while the State Vesak Festival is scheduled for 27 May at Midellawala Ancient Temple in Thihagoda, Matara.

The event is organised by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and the Department of Buddhist Affairs.

Institutions have been advised to implement the programmes based on the provided guidelines, the ministry noted.