The holiest holiday for Buddhists: Vesak Day

The Holiest Holiday for Buddhists: Vesak Day, it's day of the full moon in May. Millions of Buddhists around the world think it's the holiest holiday among the year.

Vesak, also known as Buddha's Day, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and Nirvana of Buddha, Sakyamuni Buddha. Buddhists in Southeast Asian and South Asian countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Nepal hold grand celebrations during this important annual festival. The date of Vesak Day is determined according to the calendar every year, and it is on the full moon day in May.

Countries that list this day (or days) as public holidays include Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and more.

Before that, Adimis wishes everyone a Happy Vesak Day and a happy holiday for non-Buddhists.