At this time of strife, the Buddha’s teachings of tolerance ... UN Secretary-General António Guterres "Vesak", the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions ...

In several South and Southeast Asian countries, it is celebrated on the first full moon of May, which falls on May 23. Buddha’s birth and life Siddhartha was born in Lumbini, which is at the ...

South and Southeast Asia Countries in South and Southeast Asia celebrate Buddha’s birthday on the full moon of the second lunar month known as Vesakha or Vaisakha. The Sanskrit word for full ...

It is also called Buddha Day. Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and is celebrated on the full moon in May. In 2025 Wesak takes place on Monday 12 May. Wesak is a very colourful ...

According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Buddha Purnima is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Vaishakh month. According to belief, Gautam Buddha was also born on this day.

Chaitra month is the first month of Hindu calendar, hence Chaitra purnima is the first full moon as per the Hindu lunar calendar. Chaitra purnima is celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti. Purnima that comes ...