People respectfully worship Buddha's relics at Thanh Tam Pagoda, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

To ensure the worship ceremony takes place solemnly, the Organizing Committee recommends that people strictly follow the regulations: Line up in the correct order, do not jostle, do not cut across the flow of people; absolutely keep quiet, do not film or take photos in the area where the relics are enshrined and the areas where the ceremonies are held. All activities are organized closely and thoughtfully, ensuring the solemnity and sacredness of the event.

Buddhists come to worship Buddha's relics.
People lined up in front of Thanh Tam Pagoda to wait to enter and worship.

The procession, opening and worship of Buddha's relics in Vietnam has many meanings, is a vivid symbol of the Vietnam - India friendship and a sacred spiritual gift on the occasion of the United Nations Vesak 2025. At the same time, it is an opportunity for the global Buddhist community to worship, contributing to affirming Vietnam's role in connecting culture and spirituality in the international arena.

According to the Organizing Committee, the opening hours for worship are from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day, lasting until noon on May 8.

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    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/xa-hoi/dan-toc-ton-giao/tin-tuc/chiem-bai-xa-loi-phat-trong-khuon-kho-dai-le-vesak-lien-hop-quoc-2025-826760