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AP PHOTOS: Asia celebrates Buddha's birthday

Buddha Asia
Myanmar Buddha Birthday - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The birthday of the Buddha is a holy occasion for all his followers, but is celebrated on different dates depending on the school of Buddhism or country to which one belongs. In many parts of Asia, the sacred day marks not just the birth, but also the enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.

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