Sri Lanka, May 27 -- A Vesak Week has been declared from today (27 May) until 2 June in conjunction with the 2026 State Vesak Festival, which is being held to commemorate the Sambuddhatva Jayanthi.

Authorities have stated that arrangements have been made to hold Vesak celebrations islandwide with the support of both government and non-government institutions, including the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, the Department of Buddhist Affairs, District Secretariats, and Divisional Secretariats, under the guidance of the All Ceylon Sasanarakshaka Mandalaya.

Accordingly, this year's State Vesak Festival is scheduled to be held today at the Midellawala Temple in Thihagoda, Matara, under the patronage of President Anur...