Thousands of Buddhist devotees from over 80 countries celebrated Vesak, commonly called “Buddha’s Birthday,” in Hanoi. Vesak is held annually in various Buddhist countries, where the event may be known by different names.

Thousands of Buddhist devotees from over 80 countries celebrated Vesak, commonly called “Buddha’s Birthday,” in Hanoi. Vesak is held annually in various Buddhist countries, where the event may be known by different names.