SL Embassy in Muscat celebrates Deepavali

Sri Lanka’s Embassy together with the Sri Lankan Hindu Community in the Sultanate of Oman celebrated Deepavali at the official Residence lawn of the Ambassador last Saturday (25). Nearly 100 members representing diverse Sri Lankan communities residing in Oman were present at the celebration.

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman A. L. Sabarullah Khan highlighted the significance of Deepavali, the victory of knowledge over ignorance representing illumination of light over darkness. Welcoming the diverse Sri Lankan community gathered, he expressed gratitude to the Hindu community for decorating and beautifully lighting the premises.

The celebration featured an introduction to Deepavali, Dandiya Dance, devotional story drama and Deepavali fusion dance which were performed by the students of the Hindu religion class of the Sri Lankan community in Muscat. The Embassy held a Deepam decoration contest, and three winners were awarded gifts.

The Deepavali celebrations showcased holistic solidarity and friendship among the multi-religious and multi-ethnic Sri Lankan community members in the Sultanate.

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