‘Salam Ramadan 2026’ invites brands and businesses

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Salam Ramadan is a flagship cultural and city-branding initiative of the Western Provincial Council, implemented in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council and conceived to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan while fostering inclusivity, cultural understanding, and economic vibrancy across Colombo and the Western Province.

Following a highly successful inaugural edition in 2025, which attracted over 15,000 visitors in three days, lit up and activated public spaces across the city, and delivered strong visibility for participating vendors and sponsors, the initiative returns in 2026 as a larger, more commercially impactful, and citywide celebration.

Salam Ramadan 2026 will take place from 27 February to 1 March 2026, from 5.00 p.m. to midnight, along Green Path (Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha), Colombo, transforming the city’s cultural corridor into a vibrant Ramadan boulevard.

The Organising Committee now invites vendors, corporates, SMEs, hospitality brands, FandB operators, retailers, and service providers to participate in what has become Sri Lanka’s foremost Muslim cultural festival and Ramadan marketplace.

Participation offers businesses: Direct engagement with tens of thousands of high-footfall visitors;

Strong brand visibility in a premium, curated festival environment; Association with values of unity, generosity, and social harmony; Alignment with CSR, ESG, and community-engagement objectives;

Media exposure through national press, digital platforms, and official promotions and Vendor and Commercial Opportunities.

Salam Ramadan 2026 will feature: A curated food and retail marketplace with over 50 vendor stalls;

Participation from leading hotels, established brands, and renowned independent vendors; Dedicated zones for: Food and beverage; Retail and lifestyle products; Traditional attire and handicrafts and Cultural and heritage displays.

“Salam Ramadan” celebrates the diverse heritage of Sri Lanka’s Muslim communities including Moors, Malays, Memons, and Dawoodi Bohras while welcoming all communities and faiths, ensuring a broad and inclusive consumer audience.

As part of the wider initiative, commercial establishments, malls, supermarkets, offices, and institutions across the Western Province are invited to illuminate and decorate their premises throughout Ramadan, extending brand presence beyond the festival site and contributing to a shared festive atmosphere across Colombo.

This citywide activation creates organic visibility, strengthens customer goodwill, and positions participating brands as active contributors to cultural celebration and social cohesion.

Salam Ramadan is delivered with the active support and oversight of: Provincial and municipal authorities; Law enforcement and public services and A dedicated multi-stakeholder Task Force.

This ensures a safe, well-managed, family-friendly environment, maintaining high standards of organisation, dignity, and public engagement.