The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands hosted an Iftar ceremony at the Embassy premises on 14 March 2026, with the participation of a cross-section of the Sri Lankan community in the Netherlands.
The ceremony began with a video presentation portraying traditional Ramadan celebrations in Sri Lanka. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Netherlands, Rekha Gunasekera welcomed the Sri Lankan community to the Iftar celebrations and highlighted that Sri Lanka is rich in ethnic and religious diversity which is one of the country’s greatest assets. This diversity was visible at the gathering, as Sri Lanka diaspora who were Buddhist, Hindu and Catholic also participated at the Iftar celebration together with their Muslim friends. The Ambassador further stated that the country is home to a vibrant Muslim community and they have been actively contributing to its socio-economic development. The values of Ramadan — empathy for the less fortunate, gratitude, and compassion, are values that resonate with Sri Lankan society as a whole. This was witnessed most recently, when the country suffered at the hands of Cyclone Ditwah and all communities joined hands in helping those affected.
All arrangements were made by the Embassy Staff for the holding of Islamic prayers and to break fast with Sri Lankan kanji and short eats. A traditional Sri Lankan style Iftar dinner followed afterwards. The Iftar gathering served as a platform to celebrate Sri Lankan culture, foster community relations and strengthen bonds among Sri Lankans in the Netherlands.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
The Hague
24 March 2025
