A dignified and elegant ceremony to mark the 76th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence was held at the Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha with the participation of overseas Sri Lankan community in Qatar on 04 February 2024.
The National Flag was hoisted by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Qatar Mafaz Mohideen, followed by the singing of the National Anthem by Sri Lankan students of Stafford Sri Lankan School Doha [SSLSD]. The traditional oil lamp was lit by the Ambassador accompanied with four Sri Lankan students of SSLSD representing Sri Lankan ethnicities. A two-minutes of silence was observed in commemoration of national heroes which was followed by multi-faith religious observances. National Day messages of the President, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka were delivered. The Ambassador and staff took part in a cake cutting ceremony and the function was concluded with the singing of the National Anthem in Tamil.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Mohideen, highlighted Sri Lankan’s vision as well as bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Qatar. The significant role played by the OSL community not only in Qatar but all over the world in Sri Lanka’s path to success is acknowledged.
The Embassy encourages different sectors of the community to organize commemorative and promotional events. A commemorative event was organized by the Salwa Beach Resort on the same evening and the Ambassador and the staff of the Embassy attended the event which also showcased Sri Lankan cuisines and cultural heritance. The Ambassador and the staff engaged with Sri Lankan workforce and conveyed the message of appreciation for their contribution to the economy and the Embassy’s commitment to their welfare.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Doha
09 February 2024
