Malaysian Buddhists Celebrate Vesak Day

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - MAY 26: A live stream from a temple is broadcast to reach Buddhist devotees through social media on May 26, 2021 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Buddhists celebrated Vesak Day on Wednesday - an auspicious day that commemorates the birth, enlightenment to Nirvana, and death of Gautama Buddha, whose teachings form the Buddhist religion. As Malaysia Covid-19 cases surge, the ritual of bathing the Buddha will not be allowed on Vesak Day as the standard operating procedures (SOPs) are tightened to curb Covid-19 infections. Temple staff will live-stream blessing services online, while devotees are encourage to offer prayers at home. (Photo by Annice Lyn/Getty Images)