Wesak Day

In Kuala Lumpur, as many as 25,000 devotees and visitors gathered at the Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple in Brickfields as early as 5.30 am.

Their Majesties said that racial harmony is the pillar of national unity.

Wesak Day highlights significance of Buddhist adherents embracing self-assurance in faith and living in accordance with their beliefs.

PM Anwar Ibrahim said Wesak Day is a big day for the Buddhists to commemorate three important events in the life of Gautama Buddha.

May this festival brings peace, happiness and prosperity to all Buddhists, said Their Majesties.

Ismail Sabri called on the Malaysian Family to appreciate the values of tolerance, love and kindness to fellow human beings in conjunction with the Wesak Day celebration today.

Their Majesties today wished all Buddhists in the country a Happy Wesak Day.

Loh said the committee has decided to cancel the procession for another year due to difficulties to control the crowd.

KPDNHEP wants the welfare of AirAsia passengers to no longer be affected ahead of several public holidays such as Wesak Day this Sunday and Gawai Festival next month.

Buddhists in the country celebrated Wesak Day today on a moderate scale with the new normal practices in place due to the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO).

In conjunction with Wesak Day on Wednesday, only the chief monk and 10 committee members will be allowed to attend rituals at houses of worship, the National Unity Ministry (KPN) said.

'Miring', which is usually held during the festival, will only be allowed to be performed in areas placed under the CMCO.

Buddhists in Malaysia will celebrate Wesak Day, commemorating the birthday, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, tomorrow at home.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wishes all Malaysian Buddhists a Happy Wesak Day.

A hanging his wishes on the tree during Vesak day celebration at Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur on 10 May 2017.

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