Indonesian Buddhists released thousands of sky lanterns in celebration of Vesak, the day of the full moon in the month of May.

Vesak is one of the most sacred days to millions of Buddhists around the world, marking the birth, enlightenment and demise of Lord Buddha.

Buddhist monks fly lanterns during a ceremony to celebrate Vesak Day at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, May 16, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

A Buddhist monk takes a selfie after flying lanterns during a ceremony to celebrate Vesak Day at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, May 16, 2022. (Photo: Xinhua)

 

People fly lanterns during a ceremony to celebrate Vesak Day at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, May 16, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

People attend a ceremony to celebrate Vesak Day at Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, May 16, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)