Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- World Temperance Day falls today (3).

All liquor shops in the country will remain closed today due to this, the Excise Department announced.

World Temperance Day is observed annually on October 3 with the aim of raising public awareness about the temperance movement, encouraging moderation, and completely abstaining from the use of alcoholic beverages.

Information reports that nearly three million people worldwide die due to alcohol.

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