The construction of 13 correctional facilities targeted to be completed this year aims to reduce overcapacity in existing ...

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia sent an enormous ash cloud more than six miles into the sky, disrupting or canceling dozens of flights to and from the tourist island of Bali.

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Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs organized an event for Buddhists across Indonesia to simultaneously recite the Dhammapada scripture in ...

The Philippine Embassy in Jakarta, together with the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the ASEAN, commemorated the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence with a solemn flag-raising ...

In Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, the Istiqlal Grand Mosque was filled for morning prayers Friday as Muslim worshippers marked Eid al-Adha, known as the “Feast of Sacrifice".

This year’s commemoration of the Day of Vesak at the UN is particularly significant as 2024 marks the 25th Anniversary since the adoption of the of ... including those from France, Ukraine, Austria, ...

MAGELANG, Indonesia ... These days, however, it rarely sees crowds as big as the 45,000 who flocked there in early May for the annual Vesak Day celebration of the Buddha's birth, ...

The 1,000th anniversary of a city in France, Vesak Day celebrations in Indonesia, the Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland, and much more. By Alan Taylor. May 16, 2025. Share. Save.

In 2025, Vesak Day in Indonesia falls on Monday, May 12, a designated national holiday Each year, the Vesak celebration adopts a different theme. This year, based on the official website of Walubi , ...

From Cambodia to Indonesia, and from Laos to Vietnam, the celebrations are a testament to the enduring influence of Buddhism in shaping the cultural and spiritual fabric of ASEAN nations. The ...

Indonesia is known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse religious traditions, which are reflected in its public holidays. One such significant occasion is the celebration of Vesak Day, also ...