epa11359647 Buddhists visit a temple of Dharmarajika Buddhist Monastery Complex on the occasion of Buddha Purnima in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 22 May 2024. Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is a Buddhist festival that marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, which is one of the oldest religions in the world. It is celebrated on the full moon night in the month of Vaisakha (either in April or May). EPA/MONIRUL ALAM