Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Internatio­nal Day of Happiness

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such as Bhudda, Socrates, Confucius, Aristotle, Plato, Epicurus, Mencius, Abu Hamid al- Ghazali, and religious figures like Jesus, Abraham, Moses, and the prophet Muhammad, all of whom theorized about the purpose and meaning of life, the definition of happiness, and how to achieve it.

Recently the UN launched 17 Sustainabl­e Developmen­t Goals that seek to end poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet, the three key aspects that lead to well- being and happiness. The United Nations invites each person of any age, plus every classroom, business and government to celebrate the Internatio­nal Day of Happiness.

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