KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Buddhist temples across the country saw crowds of devotees celebrating Wesak Day on Sunday (May 19).
Many like 68-year-old Tham Swe Loong came carrying basic necessities such as rice, bottled drinks, and canned food to be donated to the temple
“It is fascinating to witness such a spiritual ceremony, full of tradition and rituals which shows their faith and belief,” she said. In Penang, heavy rain did not dampen the spirit of devotees like 45-year-old Grab driver Tang Kwang Seng from fulfilling his religious obligations by performing prayers at the Penang Buddhist Association at Jalan Burma here.In Perak, Deputy Health Minister and Gopeng MP Dr Lee Boon Chye joined other devotees performing religious rituals at the Malaysian Buddhist Centre's Perak branch in Pasir Puteh here on Sunday morning.
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