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1200 September 26, 2020

National Vesak week

National Vesak week declared from May 4

The government has declared May 4 to 8 as Vesak week. The Department of Buddhist Affairs urges the public to take priority over the religious observances during this period.

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National Vesak week declared from May 4

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