epa09949043 Thai Buddhist people wear face masks as they pray and hold candles, lotus flowers and joss sticks while they mark the candle lighting ceremony for celebrating the Buddhist Vesak Day, the anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment at the Buddhamonthon, in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand, 15 May 2022. Thai Buddhist devotees throughout the country offer blessing at temples to mark Vesak Day or Visakha Bucha. It is one of the holiest days in Buddhism to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and the death of Buddha. The celebrations of Vesak Day have been adapted in line with the current state of Covid-19 situation. EPA/NARONG SANGNAK
