Vesak Programme - 2010 (May 26, 2010)

The first Vesak day celebrations after the Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa was elected as the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka fell on 27.05.2010. Instructions were given by the Hon. Speaker to organize an austere but solemn religious programme on 26.05.2010 to mark the event. Accordingly religious observances were organized under the directions given by the Secretary General of Parliament.
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Diyawanna Naththal Gee Mihira - 2009 (December 23, 2009)

The annual Christmas programme "Diyawanna Naththal Gee Mihira" was celebrated on the 23rd of December 2009 at the Hon. Speaker's official residence, with the customary celebrations on a simple note.
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Saraswathy Pooja in Parliament, 2009 (September 25, 2009)

Saraswathy pooja an annual event observed in the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to mark the "Navarathri" was celebrated this year for the sixth time with splendour.
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Iftar Ceremony - 2009 (September 09, 2009)

The annual event of Iftar ceremony, which is the evening meal for breaking the daily fast of the Ramalan month, was observed on the 09th of September 2009 at the Speaker's official residence.
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Diyawannawe Vesak Udanaya - 2009 (May 08, 2009)

"Diyawannawe Vesak Udanaya", the annual event organised at the Hon. Speaker's official residence and the Parliament premises to celebrate the thrice-blessed day of Vesak, was held this year too. These programmes, which were held giving prominence to principles (pratipatti pooja) were attended by many.
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