Vesak / Buddha Day | Buddhism

On May 16, 2022

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Vesak / Buddha Day
Monday 16 May 2022
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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