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"The Hajj festival offers a profound example of the importance of human solidarity and mutual compassion
He will meet President Anura Kumara Disanayaka, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, and Foreign Minister
Sri Lankan religious leaders from all major faiths have expressed strong opposition to promote LGBTQ
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Dissanayake's message to mark Milad-un-Nabi.
About 15,000 members of the community from India and other countries are expected to arrive in Sri Lanka for the event.
The whole country thrives in happiness – if its ruler is righteous, Disanayake said in his Vesak message
"We must be a church that builds bridges, dialogue," he said, before reciting a Hail Mary for world peace
Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88
Gotabaya Rajapaksa ordered forced cremation during Covid-19 pandemic in 2020
Approximately 15,000 members of the Bora community from various countries are expected to attend the event.
The monk was sentenced to four years in prison with hard labour for hate speech against Muslims.
Contributions of Rs10mn from Kathankudi Mosque, Rs2.2mn from Katu Kale Jumma Mosque, Rs3.5mn from employment agencies
"The decision to forcefully cremate those who succumbed to COVID-19 was not based on any science."
As per the law, all religious institutions, be it Buddhist, a Hindu temple or a mosque, need to be registered
Acknowledged the intrinsic connection between religion and reconciliation
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