Vesak / Buddha Day | Buddhism

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Vesak / Buddha Day
Friday 5 May 2023
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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