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Vesak / Buddha Day | Buddhism
On May 12, 2025
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Vesak / Buddha Day
Monday 12 May 2025
Faith: Buddhism
Vesak (Wesak) is the major Buddhist festival. It celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha on the one day. Also known as ‘Vishakha Puja’ or ‘Buddha’s Day’. The dates of this celebration vary significantly among Buddhist cultures and communities.
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