Vesak was celebrated in Amman with a religious program and an inter-faith dialogue, at the premises of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Amman, Jordan on April 29 2018 with a full day program. The program included the observance of ata sil, dhamma sermons, meditation sessions, and a dansela. The Embassy had been decorated to create the Vesak festive atmosphere.
Hundreds of devotees who attended the program were clad in white symbolising peace and harmony.
An interfaith dialogue with the participation of eminent religious scholars representing the faiths of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Islam was also held as part of the Vesak program.
Ven. Kudakathnoruwe Vineetha Thero, Lecturer at the University of Sri Jayawardenepura conducted the religious program.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Jordan, A. L. M. Lafeer also made brief remarks at the celebration.
