Happy birthday! Ashin Wirathu turns 57 today

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The iconic and legendary religious figure turns 57 on Thursday, Jul. 10, 2025.
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Ashin Wirathu is celebrating his 57th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed religious figures of his generation.

Popular religious figure Ashin Wirathu has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wirathu, a cultural icon

Born in Kyaukse on July 10, 1968, Ashin Wirathu's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Burmese history. Wirathu's not just a great religious figure, he's an inspiration, an icon. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ashin hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ashin Wirathu as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 57.

Happy Birthday, Ashin, you're the best!

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