LISBON, PORTUGAL: The 2562nd birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha would be celebrated by organising various programmes in Portugal on Monday.

Tourism Ambassador Ramesh Kumar Gurung said that Buddha Jayanti is going to be celebrated by organising a variety of programmes after forming a main ceremony committee comprising Nepali organisations.

The event is being organised with an objective of publicising Lord Gautam Buddha and Nepal.

Gurung said, "The main objective of the programme is to inform foreigners about Buddha and disseminate a message that Buddha was born in Nepal."

A rally carrying idol of Buddha, placards, banners, the national flag of Nepal as well as cultural procession would be organised at Lisbon on April 30.

Meanwhile, religious leaders would worship Lord Buddha at Syndicate Hall after the rally.