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Monks' 2,300-Mile Walk For Peace Hits Raleigh

1/26/2026

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On January 24, 2026, Buddhist monks on the 2,300-mile Walk For Peace passed through Raleigh, North Carolina, seeking Congress to recognize Buddha's birthday as a federal holiday.
The journey runs from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to advocate for recognition of Buddha's birthday.
Raleigh welcomed thousands as Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell and Governor Josh Stein acknowledged the mission, with Governor Stein proclaiming January 24 as "Walk For Peace Day".

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Story summary

On January 24, 2026, Buddhist monks on the 2,300-mile Walk For Peace passed through Raleigh, North Carolina, seeking Congress to recognize Buddha's birthday as a federal holiday.
The journey runs from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., to advocate for recognition of Buddha's birthday.
Raleigh welcomed thousands as Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell and Governor Josh Stein acknowledged the mission, with Governor Stein proclaiming January 24 as "Walk For Peace Day".