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Jehovah's Witnesses to host three-day international convention in Colombo
Sunday Island
|July 06, 2025
Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW.ORG) is scheduled to host a three-day International Convention in Colombo from Sept 5 to 7, drawing over 3,500 international delegates from 10 countries and more than 14,000 total participants including local members.
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The convention will take place at the Sugathadasa Indoor and Outdoor Stadium, with all sessions conducted under the global theme “Pure worship”.
The announcement was made at a special media briefing held on July 1, attended by Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri, who affirmed the government's full support for the event. He noted that all necessary approvals and logistical facilitation would be provided to ensure its success, recognising the convention's significance for tourism and intercultural engagement.
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