November
 | Il Full Moon Poya Day (2009-11-02 To 2008-11-02) Ill (full moon Poya day in November) Celebrates the obtaining of Vivarana (the assurance of becoming a Buddha) by the Bodhisatta Maitriya and the commissioning of 60 disciples by The Buddha, to disperse his teachings. |
The Extreme Four wheelers Trophy 2009 This event gives an opportunity for many Sri Lankan Four Wheel drivers to exhibit their talent. It will attract many spectators - local and foreign. Among the participants will be extreme four wheel drivers who have participated in many national and international events including most of the rain forest challenges. For more information contact | |
 | Id Ul Alha (Hadji Festival Day) (2009-11-28 To 2009-11-28) Eid ul-Adha (عيد الأضحى), or the Festival of Sacrifice is a public and bank holiday in Sri Lanka. Muslims all over the world celebrate this holy day. It falls approximately 70 days after Eid ul-Fitr (end of Ramadan) and is celebrated in honor of the prophet Abraham willingness to sacrifice his son as a proof of his loyalty to God. Celebrations usually include presenting an animal (usually a cow or a sheep) sacrifice, and the meat is shared with family, friends and those in need. The festival also marks the end of the Pilgrimage or Hajj to Mecca. During the Hajj, male pilgrims are required to dress only in a garment consisting of two sheets of white unhemmed cloth, with the top draped over the torso and the bottom secured by a white sash; plus a pair of sandals. |
 | Spice Festival (2009-11-6 To 2009-11-14) The culinary delights of the World Spice Festival draw on a real mixture of Sri Lankan spices and cooking methods as well as the talents of visiting chefs and the signature spices from their home countries. This year's World Spice Food Festival promises all the excitement and culinary delights that have endeared by visitors in the past. Participating hotels and restaurants will conduct the food festival for one week in their restaurants. |
| Dham Nalu Rasa 1nd Nov 2009 Traditional Dance and Drum Extravaganza performed by Maestro Ravibandu Vidyapathi And his troupe. Organised by the Dharmavijaya Foundation In Aid of Community Based Development Projects. Traditional Dance and Drum Extravaganza performed by Maestro Ravibandu Vidyapathi and his troupe at the Ananda College Kularatne Hall. Tickets available at - Dharmavijaya Foundation, Ananda College OBA, Sadeepa Book Shop (Nugegoda) Sarasavi Bookshop (Nugegoda/Maharagama), Buddhist Bookshop (Colombo 07), Buddhist Cultural Centre (Anderson Road, Nadimala). Organised by the Dharmavijaya Foundation In Aid of Community Based Development Projects. For further information please call 077 99 63524, 0113119939. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.dharmavijaya.com/
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