Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Milan, Italy

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Sri Lanka Consulate General in Milan Holds Almsgiving for Buddhist Monks from Across Northern Italy

Under the guidance of Consul General Dulmith Waruna and with the dedicated support of the officers of the Consulate General, an almsgiving ceremony was held at the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Milan on 13 June 2026 for Buddhist monks residing in Northern Italy. The staff of the Consulate General and their families participated in the almsgiving, offering dana and engaging in religious observances with great devotion.


The meritorious event brought together 23 Buddhist monks from nine temples across the region namely, Milano International Buddhist Centre, Milano Dhamma Nikethanaya, Milano Mahamewna Asapuwa, Padova Samma Sathi Temple, Verona Buddhist Temple, Cinicello Girimananda Temple, Genova Sambudu Viharaya and Brescia Buddhist Temple.

The almsgiving was conducted under the patronage of Most Venerable Vipulasiri Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Milano International Buddhist Centre and Chief Sanghanayaka of Italy, who led the religious proceedings with Buddha Pooja, Dhamma sermons, and blessings.

The main objectives of this meritorious act were commemorating Vesak, invoking blessings on the officers of the Consulate General for their service and wellbeing, transferring merits to the departed relatives of the Consulate General officers, invoking blessings on the Venerable monks who graced the occasion and blessing all Sri Lankans residing in Northern Italy for peace, prosperity, and unity.

Consul General Dulmith Waruna expressed his gratitude to all participating temples for their presence. He also commended the Consulate staff for their devotion and teamwork in organizing the event.

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Milan remains committed to facilitating religious and cultural activities that uphold the traditions and values of the Sri Lankan community in Italy.

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Milan organized a Hajj celebration on 05 June 2026, bringing together members of the Sri Lankan Muslim community from across Northern Italy to commemorate the spiritual significance of Hajj and strengthen community bonds.The event began with Islamic religious observances, including recitation of the Holy Qur’an, setting a solemn and spiritual tone for the evening.

In his welcome remarks, Consul General Dulmith Waruna highlighted the importance of Hajj in Islam and commended the Sri Lankan Muslim community in Italy for preserving their cultural and religious heritage while contributing to Italian society and the development of the Motherland. He reaffirmed the Consulate’s commitment to supporting the cultural and social initiatives of the community.

The programme featured two cultural performances by the children of Sri Lanka Muslim Society in Italy that reflect the rich Islamic heritage of Sri Lanka. The performances were warmly received by the audience and underscored the intergenerational transmission of cultural values.

In his address, President of the Sri Lanka Muslim Society in Italy, A.R. Mohammed Muneer, expressed appreciation to the Consulate General for hosting the event and emphasized the role of such gatherings in fostering unity, faith, and solidarity among the diaspora. He also acknowledged the community’s ongoing efforts to promote mutual understanding and cooperation within the broader Italian society.

Following his remarks, Mr. Muneer presented a token of appreciation to Consul General Dulmith Waruna on behalf of the Sri Lanka Muslim Society in Italy, in recognition of the Consulate’s continued support and engagement with the community.

Consul Dilini Jayawardhana delivered the Vote of Thanks, extending gratitude to the Sri Lanka Muslim Society in Italy, the performers, and all attendees for their participation. She also recognized the Consulate staff for their dedication in organizing the event.

The celebration concluded with a traditional Sri Lankan dinner, offering guests an opportunity to share fellowship and enjoy authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. The event was attended by a cross-section of the Sri Lankan Muslim community in Northern Italy and the staff of the Consulate General and their families.
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Milan remains committed to engaging with all segments of the Sri Lankan community in Northern Italy and promoting Sri Lanka’s diverse cultural and religious traditions.

සම්බුදු සිසිලෙන් විශ්වයම නිවී සැනසෙන පින්බර වෙසක් මංගල්‍යයක් වේවා!