20th Anniversary of the Midland International Buddhist Association in the United Kingdom known as Birmingham Buddhist Maha Vihara was held on 27th of October at its premises amongst leaders of local authority of Birmingham. There have been Lord Mayor and Mayorus of Birmingham City Council as well as community and faith leaders. Representing Her Majesty the Queen Deputy Lord Lt, Jagjit Taunque attended the ceremony while Sri Lankan and Indian High Commissioners given speeches on behalf of their representing countries.

Also there have been a multicultural programme celebrating religious and community harmony in the city.