President seeks unity among people of all faiths

29 Jun, 2015

President Maithripala Sirisena today said that there should not be fear among any community and that instead it is the?responsibility of everyone to ensure unity among people of all faiths.

The President had said this when he hosted an Iftar ceremony at Temple Trees today with the participation of Muslim religious leaders.

The President said that at a time when there are moves to take forward the reconciliation process, it is important that events like that held at Temple Trees today, are hosted by others as well.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and several Muslim guests also participated in the?Iftar ceremony. (Colombo Gazette)

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