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National Holidays & Festivals
January
Duruthu Perahera - This colourful festival marks the first visit of the Buddha to Sri Lanka 2,541 years ago.
April
Sinhala and Tamil New Year - The Sinhalese and Tamils celebrate a common traditional New Year marking the passage of the Sun from Pisces to Aries.
May
Vesak - A blessed day for Buddhists, Vesak commemorates the birth of Buddha, his attaining Enlightenment, and his passing away into Nibbana.
June
Poson - The holy day when Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka by Mahintha Thero
August
Kandy Esala Perahera -The Esala Perahera is the climax of a series of Peraheras.
Ramazan - At the end of 30 days of fasting Muslims the world over celebrate Id-Ul-Fitr or Ramazan.
Vel Festival - A decorated Vel chariot, carrying the weapons of the God Skanda, tours the Hindu temples.
November
Deepavali - A Hindu "festival of lights" is held to welcome Lakshmi - the Goddess of wealth and fortune.
December
Christmas - Sri Lanka’s significant Christian population celebrates Christmas according to tradition.
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