Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The sacred observance of Hajj, uniting Muslim devotees through common faith, blesses Sri Lanka's national endeavour to build an enlightened Sri Lanka, one founded upon brotherhood and goodwill rather than division, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said in his Hajj greetings.

"The essence of Hajj lies in bridging divisions and fostering universal brotherhood. As Sri Lanka strives to overcome national challenges and realise our vision of a developed, civilised nation, we require transformative social, economic and political progress. This demands our collective endeavour, goodwill and inclusive participation. Hajj provides a significant platform for such unity of purpose.

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