“Deepawali “Celebrated in Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah

 “Deepawali “Celebrated in Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah

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On the guidance of Consul General Justice .A.W.A. Salam on 25 October 2019, “Deepawali festival was celebrated at the Sri Lanka Consulate in Jeddah with the participation  of 250-300 Sri Lankans residing in Jeddah representing Hindu as well as Buddisht, Christians , Muslim community  and non -national well-wishers.

“Deepawali” message of Consul General and the staff of Consulate   General was read by two representatives of the Sri Lanka Consulate General  in Sinhala and Tamil Languages respectively.  It inter -alia carried the message  that the “Hindu religious belief pertaining to  “ Deepawali” rituals of devotion to God will have the impact of getting rid of all negative thoughts such as greed, jealousy and envy. Accordingly, it is considered as a religious festival of significance not only to the Hindus, but, for the people of all faith . “Deepawali” demonstrates the  rich Tamil and Hindu heritage in Sri Lanka and its celebration is a symbol of peace, harmony and new hopes for the people”.

The Consulate premises was decorated attractively and  traditional Hindu food was served to the  participants.

The festival was concluded with the performance of  Tamil cultural dancing and songs.

 

 

Consulate General of Sri Lanka
Jeddah
30 October 2019
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