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Buddha’s Birthday (Buddhism)

Monday, May 5, 2025
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Buddha’s Birthday or Buddha Day is celebrated on the first full month of the Lunar month of Vesakha. It commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha Guatama, who was the founder of Buddhism. It is celebrated with ceremonies at temples, meditiation, and reflection on Buddha’s teachings.