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Ullambana | Buddhism
On August 18, 2024
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Holy Day: Ullambana
Date: Sunday 18 August 2024 **
Religion: Buddhism
Description: Ullambana, also known as Ancestor Day or Obon, is a Mahayana Buddhist ritual of making merit for the deceased. Lay devotees make offerings on behalf of their ancestors and dedicate the merit towards relieve of their suffering.
** Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date
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