Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said it is essential to reflect deeply on the true meaning of Hajj. I am pleased to extend my heartfelt wishes to all Muslim devotees in Sri Lanka. "The pilgrimage is not only a spiritual obligation but also one of the five fundamental pillars of Islam. These five obligations - faith, the five daily prayers, fasting during the month of Ramadan, giving Zakat (charity for the needy), and undertaking the Hajj pilgrimage - form the foundation of every Muslim's religious life, he said in his Hajj message.

"These pillars serve as a moral compass, guiding one toward a virtuous life. Values such as peace, coexistence, devotion, self-sacrifice, and spiritual growth are at the heart of...