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epa11360616 A long exposure photograph shows a giant Buddha statue as Thai Buddhist devotees carrying candles walk in circles during the religious merit-making to mark the candle lighting ceremony for celebrating the Buddhist Vesak Day at the Buddhamonthon, in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand, 22 May 2024. Thai Buddhist devotees throughout the country offer blessings at temples to mark Vesak Day or Visakha Bucha. It is one of the holiest days in Buddhism to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. EPA/NARONG SANGNAK