Ullambana | Buddhism

Holy Day: Ullambana

Date: Saturday 13 August 2022 **
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