The Government has decided to hold the State Vesak Festival 2025 at the Nuwara Eliya International Buddhist Center Temple, under the theme “Bhajetha Miththe Kalyane, Bhajetha Purisuththame” (Let’s associate with noble friends of good qualities). In line with this celebration, the period from May 10 to 16, 2025, has been officially declared as Vesak Week, said Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa.

He further said that, “Based on the guidance of the Most Ven. Mahanayaka Thera and the Old Island Shasanarakshaka Mandalaya, it has been deemed appropriate to host the State Vesak Festival for 2025 at the Nuwara Eliya International Buddhist Center in collaboration with the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs; the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government and the Department of Buddhist Affairs.”

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a joint proposal submitted by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government and the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to hold the State Vesak Festival 2025 centered at the Nuwara Eliya International Buddhist Center Temple, declare May 10 to 16 as Vesak Week in 2025, and organise and implement various Buddhist programmes during that period.