Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. It is the successor to the Leaders of Faith Communities Forum, founded in 1995.
FCCV was created to contribute to the harmony of the Victorian community by promoting positive relations between people of different faiths and greater public knowledge and mutual understanding of the teachings, customs and practices of Victoria's diverse faith traditions.
Nirvana Day
Sunday 15 February 2026
Religion: Buddhism (Mahayana)
Nirvana Day celebrates the day when the Buddha is said to have achieved complete enlightenment (Parinirvana) upon the death of his physical body at the age of 80. Also known as ‘Parinirvana Day’.