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The Sinhala New Year, usually known as Aluth Avurudda in Sri Lanka, is a festival in Sri Lanka that celebrates the traditional New Year of the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka. This is an important anniversary celebration, not only for the Sinhalese but also for most Sri Lankans. The Sinhala New Year’s calendar coincides with the New Year’s celebrations of many traditional calendars in South and Southeast Asia. This festival looks a lot like Tamil New Year and other years in South and Southeast Asia. This is a holiday in Sri Lanka. It is usually celebrated on April 13th or April 14th, traditionally starting with the new moon. This term is more appropriate because Aluth Avurudda is mainly to celebrate the harvest, especially in the agricultural community. Maha's harvest provides an opportunity to thank and enjoy the fruits of the earth.