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Vesak or Buddha Day (Buddhism)

On May 21, 2016

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Vesak or Buddha Day
Sunday 21.5.2016
Religion: Buddhism

Vesak 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’.

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