Sinhala & Tamil New Year to dawn on Thursday (14)

by Teena Marian 13-04-2022 | 3:18 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sinhala & Tamil New Year will dawn on Thursday (14).

Several crises and difficulties have affected the people at large, however, as one nation the people are waiting to celebrate the Sinhala & Tamil New Year 2022.

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is one of the most significant holidays in the Sri Lankan calendar.

Usually celebrated on the 13th or 14th of April, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year marks the beginning of the traditional calendar according to astrology and is a national festival of the country.

Sinhala and Tamil New Year marks the end of the harvest season and also coincides with one of two instances when the sun is directly above Sri Lanka.

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year prioritize varied beliefs, customs, and religious practices associated with agriculture.