Vesak (say "VEE-sak") is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar. It’s a holiday that celebrates the birth of Buddha. He's the person who began the religion known as Buddhism.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres "Vesak", the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a ...

Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Wesak or Buddha Day. It is a celebration of Buddha's birthday and, for some Buddhists, marks his enlightenment (when he ...

Wesak, also known as Vesak or Buddha Day, will be celebrated on 12th May 2025. Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and is celebrated on the full moon in May. Scroll or swipe down ...

"Recognition of Diwali creates educational opportunities for kids of different cultures ... shall annually proclaim the day of the first full moon in May to be “Vesak Day," also known as ...