Gautam Buddha, the founder of the religion, is said to have appeared on earth on this day about 2,553 years ago. I urge all Buddhists to observe the festival with their dear ones at home,” said the president. The leaders from the Buddhist community have played a vital role to uphold the communal harmony in the country, she said. “The entire world is in trouble due to the pandemic and I urge everyone to avoid mass gatherings while observing the Buddha Purnima this year,” Hasina said. Nurturing the teachings of Buddha, the people will play an important role in making Bangladesh a peaceful country, she hoped.

Source: bd News24 May 06, 2020 07:41 UTC