The government has decided to hold the state Vesak festival on May 30 this year. The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abeyratne, met with the Malwathu and Asgiri Maha Theras and informed them of this.
Speaking to the media, the Minister stated that this decision was taken on the recommendations of the Poya Committee, taking into account the request of the Tri-Sectarian Maha Theras.