Salam Ramadan kicks off today

From left: Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt.) Ltd Director/COO Thanveer Siddique, Salam Ramadan Task Force Chairman Rizan Nazeer and Salam Ramadan Task Force Deputy Chairman Aman Ashraff

The Western Provincial Council has launched the ‘Salam Ramadan’ campaign, running from March 21-31, with a cultural festival at Green Path, Colombo 7, from March 21-23.

This initiative aims to enrich the Ramadan experience by offering a festive atmosphere and promoting understanding of the Holy Month and Sri Lankan Muslim cultural practices. It encourages social cohesion and celebrates the country’s cultural diversity, aligned with the government’s vision for unity. 

The event will feature a variety of cultural activities, including food stalls, performances and interactive sessions that highlight the traditions of Sri Lanka’s Muslim communities—Moors, Memons, Malays and Dawoodi Bohras. Through this campaign, the Western Provincial Council, spearheaded by Governor Hanif Yusoof, aims to strengthen community ties and promote interfaith understanding among all Sri Lankans. The city will be illuminated to create a vibrant ambiance and the event is expected to become an annual celebration, promoting cross-cultural understanding and engagement.  Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt.) Ltd has joined hands with Salam Ramadan as the official sponsor.  Pyramid Wilmar is a leading food manufacturing company in Sri Lanka, renowned for its market leadership in the edible oil segment. The company also manufactures and distributes household brands – MeadowLea, Fortune and Fondre, along with the specialised Masterline industrial margarine range.