The Ramadan Task Force appointed by the Western Provincial Council announced the launch of the
campaign titled ‘SALAM RAMADAN’ to be held from the 21st – 31st March 2025.
Coinciding with the Holy Month of Ramadan, the campaign is aimed at enhancing the Ramadan experience in the city of Colombo by means of an illuminated atmosphere and a cultural festival at ‘Green Path’ from the 21st – 23rd March.
‘Salam Ramadan’, is a citywide, social initiative by the Western Provincial Council, to address the gaps in awareness and understanding in the country about the religion of Islam, the Holy Month of Ramadan, and the cultural and traditional practices of the Sri Lankan Muslim Community.
Conceptualized as a hybrid festival of food, culture and
tradition, associated with the Holy Month of Ramadan and the Sri Lankan Muslim community, the initiative is in keeping with the Government of Sri Lanka’s vision of building unity through celebrating cultural diversity and
strengthening community ties. To that end, the festival would enhance the Ramadan experience by fostering a festive atmosphere, greater community participation, economic engagement, and interfaith understanding, similar
to how religious and cultural festivals of other communities in Sri Lanka are celebrated in the country.
Speaking on the vision behind this initiative, Chairman of the Ramadan Task Force, Rizan Nazeer, stated, “Ramadan
is more than just a month of fasting. There is so much more to share with our fellow Sri Lankans in terms of cultural
practices, traditions, food and so on.” Nazeer continued, “When you take into account that the Sri Lankan Muslim
community comprises four ethnic groups, namely the Moors, Memons, Malays and Dawoodi Bohras; each of whom
have a vibrant tapestry of cultural norms that make them unique to the other, the potential for bridge building through a festival of this nature is immense.”
The ‘Salam Ramadan’ campaign is scheduled to launch from 21st – 31st _March 2025.
The ‘Salam Ramadan’ cultural festival is scheduled to take place from 21st – 23rd March 2025_ at Green Path, Colombo.
