Nikini Full Moon Poya Day is the second Poya in the Vas season (Rainy-retreat). It is the start of the rainy retreat for the Bhikkhu ordained monks. Nikini Poya day celebrates the Dhamma Sangayana - the First Buddhist Council. According to Buddhist tradition, the council was held shortly after the death of the Buddha, and […]
World First Aid Day is observed on the second Saturday of September annually. So, this year the day is being celebrated today, 11 September across the globe. The special day is marked to encourage people in first aid training which helps in preventing injuries and saving lives in critical situations.
World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.
The Sinhala newspaper "Lakmini Pahana" was started in (1832)
The World Ozone Day offers an opportunity to focus global attention and action on this vital environmental issue. The theme for the celebration of this year's World Ozone Day to be marked on 16th Spetmeber is "Montreal Protocol - Keeping us, our food and vaccines cool"