Indonesian Buddhist Devotees Marks Vesak Day in Medan

MEDAN, INDONESIA - MAY 16: Buddhists monks walk with candles to walk around the temple as their prayers during Vesak Day celebrations at Indonesia Theravada Buddhist Centre on May 16, 2022 in Medan, Indonesia. Vesak is observed during the full moon in May or June with the ceremony centering around three Buddhist temples, as pilgrims walk from Mendut to Pawon, ending at Borobudur. The holy day celebrates the birth, the enlightenment to nirvana, and the passing of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. (Footage by Albert Damanik/Getty Images)