According to the National Organizing Committee of the 2025 United Nations General Confessions, the time for worshiping the Buddha's grace at Thanh Tam Pagoda on May 7 will last until 24 hours - instead of 10pm as previously scheduled.
On May 8, monks, Buddhists, people and tourists can worship and pray for the benefits from 4am to 10am.
At noon on May 8, the Buddha's protection was led to Tay Ninh and honored at the top of Ba Den Mountain.
Buddhists and visitors can worship the Buddha's benefits at Ba Den Mountain from 6pm on May 8 to May 13.
This is an activity within the framework of the 2025 United Nations Vesak Festival, with the theme "Solidarity and tolerance for humanity: Buddhist teachings for world peace and sustainable development".
The 2025 United Nations Vesak Buddhist Festival gathered 2,700 delegates, including 1,300 international delegates from 85 countries and territories.
The relics of Buddha Shakyamuni - a national treasure of India - are honored at the National Museum of New Delhi, India. Every time the Buddha's protection is taken abroad, it is considered a national event, equivalent to the head's pilgrimage - according to the diplomatic regulations of India.
