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Buddhist devotees take part in a religious observance on a full moon day at a temple in the Kelaniya suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 17 October 2024. Buddhism is the official religion of the South Asian island nation where the majority of the population customarily undertakes religious rituals on full moon days, known as “Poya”, in Sinhala. These days, Sri Lankan Buddhists gather in temples to perform religious rituals. Shops and businesses are usually closed, and the sale of alcohol and meat is prohibited. (Photo by Chamila Karunarathne/EPA)
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