Wesak Day honors the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha with Malaysia's most inclusive Buddhist observance, attracting 50,000 participants nationwide. Candlelit processions along Jalan Masjid India in KL feature 10,000 devotees carrying flaming lotus lanterns, while Penang's Thai temples display a spectacular 500-lantern aerial art installation. The release of 2,000 caged birds and animals symbolizes liberation, drawing families from every ethnic community. This festival is 20% more accessible to non-Buddhists than #7 Kaamatan, due to central urban locations and multi-faith open houses, marking it as Malaysia's most interfaith spiritual celebration.
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