[RSN] Malaysian Buddhists celebrate Vesak from home during pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (RNS) — With all temples in Malaysia closed to the public in an effort to curb the coronavirus outbreak, the country’s 5.4 million Buddhists — the second largest faith group in the mostly Muslim nation — observed Vesak, or Buddha Day, from home this year. This important holiday commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha.

Source: https://religionnews.com/2020/05/07/malaysian-buddhists-celebrate-vesak-day-from-home-during-pandemic/