The 60th birthday of LTTE leader Veluppillai Prabhakaran was marked today, with celebrations reportedly being held across the North-East and the rest of the world.
Jaffna-based newspaper Uthayan reported that in locations across the North-East, Tamils distributed sweets to neighbours and relatives to mark the occasion.
Secret celebrations were also reportedly held in Jaffna University, where students lit candles and cut a cake.
Jaffna
Celebrations were also held across Europe including the UK, Denmark and France, with cakes being cut and fireworks lit.
In Tamil Nadu MDMK leader Vaiko also cut a cake, whilst students across the state in Kovai, Pondy and Chidambaram held events to mark the occasion.
See photos from the various events below.
Paris, France
London, UK
Denmark
Switzerland
Tamil Nadu, India
Jaffna-based newspaper Uthayan reported that in locations across the North-East, Tamils distributed sweets to neighbours and relatives to mark the occasion.
Secret celebrations were also reportedly held in Jaffna University, where students lit candles and cut a cake.
Jaffna
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Celebrations were also held across Europe including the UK, Denmark and France, with cakes being cut and fireworks lit.
In Tamil Nadu MDMK leader Vaiko also cut a cake, whilst students across the state in Kovai, Pondy and Chidambaram held events to mark the occasion.
See photos from the various events below.
Paris, France
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London, UK
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Denmark
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Switzerland
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Tamil Nadu, India
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