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How Wesak Day became a public holiday in Malaysia and why it’s sacred to Buddhists: Questions you might have, answered here
“In 1961, the Buddhist community decided to appeal to the Malaysian government to declare Wesak Day as a public holiday and it was officially declared as a public holiday in 1962. “Buddhist ...
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Bursa Malaysia to close on May 12 for Wesak Day holiday
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia and its subsidiaries will be closed on May 12, in conjunction with the Wesak Day public holiday. “Bursa Malaysia and its subsidiaries will resume operations on May ...
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Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day today
As is customary, Wesak Day, a public holiday in Malaysia, saw devotees congregating at Buddhist temples, chanting religious hymns and carrying symbolic Buddhist icons in a procession symbolising ...
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How Wesak Day became a public holiday in Malaysia and why it’s sacred to Buddhists: Questions you might have, answered here
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