Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Sri Lanka marks the beginning of National Vesak Week today (10), commemorating the 2,569th 'Sambuddha Jayanthi' (Sambudhu Themagula).

The week-long observance, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Lord Buddha, will continue until May 16.

This year's State Vesak Festival will be held in the Nuwara Eliya District, with events commencing today.

The festival is jointly organized by the All Ceylon Sasanarakshaka Mandalaya, the Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, the Department of Buddhist Affairs, the Central Provincial Council, and the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat.

Held under the theme "Let's associate with noble friends with good qual...