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Monday, February 25 Is Makha Bucha Day


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Monday, February 25 is Makha Bucha Day

PATTAYA:--This year, Makha Bucha Day (Buddhist All
Saints Day) falls on Monday, February 25. Government offices, banks and
many businesses will be closed. It is also illegal to sell or
distribute alcohol on important religious holidays in Thailand.

This year, Makha Bucha Day (Buddhist All Saints Day) falls on
Monday, February 25. Government offices, banks and many businesses will
be closed.

This holy day commemorates the miraculous event when 1,250 disciples
of the Buddha, Gautama Sakayamuni, traveled to meet with the Buddha with
no prearranged agreement, at Weluwan Mahawiharn Temple in the area of
Rachakhryha, India.

Full story:http://www.pattayamail.com/localnews/monday-february-25-is-makha-bucha-day-22528

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