Borobudur to host 50,000 Buddhists

SEMARANG, Central Java: About 50,000 people will attend the commemoration of Buddha's Day of Enlightenment on May 30 in the ancient Borobudur temple in Magelang, an official predicted on Thursday, Antara reported.

Heru Budi Santoso of the Ministry of Religious Affairs here said minister Malik A. Fadjar would also attend the occasion.

Buddhists across the world are to commemorate the birth, death and enlightenment of the founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama.

Heru said local Buddhists would also clean up the Giri Tunggal Heroes Cemetery here on May 16. On May 27 through May 30, organizers would also provide health services to communities near Borobudur temple. (aan)