This year, Makha Bucha Day (Buddhist All Saints Day)
falls on Friday, February 18. Government offices, banks and many
businesses will be closed. However, ATMs and currency exchange booths
will remain open.
This holy day commemorates the miraculous event when
1,250 disciples traveled to meet with the Buddha with no prearranged
agreement, at Weluwan Mahawiharn Temple in the area of Rachakhryha,
India.
Devout Buddhists are expected to turn out in the
thousands at local temples to conduct religious ceremonies.
