Wesak commemorations to go online


Colours of peace: A monk and volunteers hanging flags ahead of Wesak Day at Buddhist Maha Vihara temple in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Although Wesak Day will be a virtual or at-home affair this year, it will be a meaningful one for devotees.

Malaysian Buddhist Association (MBA) honorary secretary Rev Ji Zun said in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, devotees were encouraged to offer prayers at home.

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