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  • A Buddhist monk sits at the premises of Boudhanath Stupa while waiting for alms during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, at Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Reuters
    A Buddhist monk sits at the premises of Boudhanath Stupa while waiting for alms during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, at Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Reuters
  • Buddhist monks pray at a candle light procession during the Vesak Day at Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ba Sao town, Vietnam. Reuters
    Buddhist monks pray at a candle light procession during the Vesak Day at Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ba Sao town, Vietnam. Reuters
  • Buddhist nuns pray during a ceremony at the Tam Chuc pagoda in Ha Nam province for Vesak Day celebrations. AFP
    Buddhist nuns pray during a ceremony at the Tam Chuc pagoda in Ha Nam province for Vesak Day celebrations. AFP
  • Buddhist devotees pray during a ceremony at the Tam Chuc pagoda in Ha Nam province for Vesak Day celebrations. AFP
    Buddhist devotees pray during a ceremony at the Tam Chuc pagoda in Ha Nam province for Vesak Day celebrations. AFP
  • A Sri Lankan street vendor sells lanterns ahead of the 'Vesak' festival in Colombo. AFP
    A Sri Lankan street vendor sells lanterns ahead of the 'Vesak' festival in Colombo. AFP
  • Young Buddhist monks light candles at the bottom of a giant statue of Buddha on the eve of Vesak Day, in Bhopal, India. AFP
    Young Buddhist monks light candles at the bottom of a giant statue of Buddha on the eve of Vesak Day, in Bhopal, India. AFP
  • Buddhist monks pray at Borobudur temple during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty
    Buddhist monks pray at Borobudur temple during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty
  • Buddhist followers pray at Borobudur temple during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty Images
    Buddhist followers pray at Borobudur temple during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty Images
  • Buddhist monks pray at Borobudur temple during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty Images
    Buddhist monks pray at Borobudur temple during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty Images
  • Buddhist monks pray at Borobudur temple during celebrations for Vesak Day on May 18, 2019 in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty Images
    Buddhist monks pray at Borobudur temple during celebrations for Vesak Day on May 18, 2019 in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty Images
  • Buddhist monks prepare at Mendut temple during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty
    Buddhist monks prepare at Mendut temple during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty
  • A Buddhist monk prays at Borobudur temple during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty
    A Buddhist monk prays at Borobudur temple during celebrations for Vesak Day in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. Getty
  • Buddhist monks wait to receive alms during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, at Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Reuters
    Buddhist monks wait to receive alms during the birth anniversary of Buddha, also known as Vesak Day, at Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Reuters

Vesak Day: the birth of Buddha is celebrated around the world - in pictures

Buddhists celebrate with candle light processions

The National

May 18, 2019

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