VESAK

May 17, 2019

‘Vesak’, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is being observed by United Nations on May 17. It is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world.

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Vesak is an important day for Buddhists around the world.
Other names: It is also known as Buddha Purnimaand Buddha Day.
Significance: The day commemorates birth, enlightenment and Death (or Parinirvana) of Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, all of which is said to take have taken place on the same day.
Date of observance: Vesak, falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the month Vaishakha (May), hence the occasion is referred to as Buddha Purnima in India.
Recognition by United Nations (UN): The General Assembly, by its resolution in 1999, recognized internationally the Day of Vesak. It was done to acknowledge the contribution that Buddhism made to humanity.