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    • Vesak (Pali: Vesākha; Sanskrit: vaiśākha), also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, and Buddha Day, is a holiday traditionally observed by Buddhists in South Asia and Southeast Asia, as well as Tibet and Mongolia. It is among the most important Buddhist festivals. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment (Nibbāna), and death (Parini… See more

    Official nameVesak, Vesākha, Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Vaishakh Purnima, Saka Dawa
    Also calledBuddha's Birthday or Buddha Day
    Observed byBuddhist, Sikhs, Jains and Hindus
    TypeBuddhist
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    Although Buddhist festivals have centuries-old tradition, the first conference of the World Fellowship of Buddhists held in Sri Lanka in 1950 formalized the decision to celebrate Vesak as the Buddha's birthday across mult… See more

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    The month of May usually has one full moon, but as there are 29.5 days between full moons, occasionally there are two. If there are two full moons during the month of May, some countries (including Sri Lanka, Ca… See more

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  1. Waisak Day Waisak Day, also called Vesak Day, is a national holiday observed by locals in Bali and Indonesia to honour and celebrate Buddha. As one of the common religions in mainland Indonesia, the celebrations attract pilgrims worldwide, as Vesak Day is the holiest day on the Buddhist calendar.

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    Waisak is a public holiday in Indonesia that celebrates the birth of Buddha. Waisak is celebrated on the 15th day of the fourth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This corresponds to the Gregorian calendar's full moon day in May or June.

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    Vesak, also known as Waisak Day, is celebrated annually in Indonesia on the full moon of the month of May and commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. The first celebration took place in 1983, and this year it fell on 29 May.

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    When is Waisak Day in Indonesia?
    Waisak is celebrated on the 15th day of the fourth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This corresponds to the Gregorian calendar's full moon day in May or June. On Waisak Day, Buddhists all over Indonesia will gather at their local temples to pray and offer alms to monks. They will also release animals from captivity, such as birds and fish.

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    What is Waisak Day?
    Waisak Day, also referred to as Vesak Day, is a national holiday observed by locals in both Bali and Indonesia as a way to honour and celebrate Buddha.

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    When is Waisak Day at Borobudur?
    Waisak Day at Borobudur will be celebrated on Saturday, May 25th in 2013 and the day will be a public holiday in Indonesia. At Borobudur, thousands of Buddhist monks will join together to repeat mantras and meditate as they circuit the temple in a ritual called “Pradaksina”. This is a form of tribute to the temple.

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    Is Vesak a public holiday?
    The day is observed as a public holiday in many Southeast Asian countries. It is also observed in East Asian countries, where it commemorates only the Buddha’s birth. In 1950 the World Fellowship of Buddhists made Vesak an international holiday to be celebrated on the first full moon of May.

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    What happens during Waisak?
    The most important event during Waisak is the pilgrimage to the Borobudur temple. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Central Java and is the world’s largest Buddhist temple. The temple is decorated with lights and flowers for the occasion. Pilgrims walk around the temple clockwise three times as a form of worship.

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    Why do people celebrate Vesak Day?
    The teachings of the Buddha, and his message of compassion and peace and goodwill have moved millions. Millions around the world follow the teachings of the Buddha and on the Day of Vesak commemorate the birth, the attainment of enlightenment and the passing away of the Buddha.

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    Waisak Day- When is Waisak 2024, Date, History

    Waisak Day is a public holiday in Indonesia that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. It falls on the full moon day in May or June in the Chinese lunar calendar and involves prayers, processions, …

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    Vesak Day: Celebrating the life of Buddha | CNN

    May 10, 2017 · Also known as Waisak Day or Vesak Day, the holiday marks the birth of Gautama Buddha – the father of Buddhism, who is responsible for the religion’s core teachings.

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    Waisak Day 2025, 2026 and 2027 - PublicHolidays.co.id

    Waisak Day is a holiday in Indonesia that celebrates the life, death, and enlightenment of Buddha. The holiday is significant for Indonesia’s 1.7 million buddhists, while the majority of the population enjoy a day-off from their usual …

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    Vesak Day | United Nations - الأمم المتحدة

    Vesak Day is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha. The UN recognizes the Day of Vesak to acknowledge the contribution of Buddhism to the spirituality …

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    Vesak: Most Sacred Holy Day of Theravada Buddhism

    Mar 6, 2019 · Vesak is the most sacred holy day of Theravada Buddhism. Also called Visakha Puja or Wesak, Vesak is an observation of the birth, enlightenment, and death (parinirvana) of the historical Buddha.

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    Day of Vesak 2025 - timeanddate.com

    Vesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is a global observance and a public holiday in some countries, such as India. See the dates and celebrations of Vesak …

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    Waisak Day in Borobudur | Indonesia Travel Guide

    Learn about the significance and celebration of Waisak Day, a major Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. Discover how Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, becomes a …