The main Ranaviru Day Commemorative Ceremony in United Kingdom was held at the Sri Sadhathissa International Buddhist Centre (Kingsbury Vihara) on 7th June 2008. The program was began by lighting oil lamps for remembering the brave young solders who scarified their lives to provid a better future in our mother land. The chief incumbent Ven Galayaye Piyadassi Thero delivered a valuable 'Anusasana' which was really appreciated by all. He emphasised the importance of helping to mother country in this very significant period of time and asked to contribute towards the welfare of the brave solders who are fighting in the battle front line. There are many distinguish guests attended the event including Mr Sudantha Ganegama Arachchi -The Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in London, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe - The Defence Advisor at Sri Lankan High Commission in London.