The decision has been announced by a statement issued by the Presidential Media Division.
It adds that the most basic requirement when verifying one's identity would be the face being clearly exposed to allow identification.
President Maithripala Sirisena, in terms of powers vested in him as the under Emergency Regulations, has decided to ban all facial covering garments, which would be a hindrance to verify the identity of the wearer and pose a threat to public security.
The decision has been announced by a statement issued by the Presidential Media Division.
It adds that the most basic requirement when verifying one's identity would be the face being clearly exposed to allow identification.