Enda: Why do you celebrate Vesak? Buddhist monk ... Outside, everyone is gathering to get some traditional food. Look at all the people queueing! The food must be good.

Also known as Buddha's Day, Vesak celebrates the birth, death, and enlightenment of the Buddha on the full moon of the fourth lunar month. This is called by other names in other countries, including ...

As we navigate the path to a better future, let us seize the spirit of Vesak. UN Secretary-General ... and passing away of Guatama Buddha, to celebrate his message of compassion and devotion ...

The United Nations (UN) Vesak Day celebrations were held this year in Thailand, once more following Lakshman Kadirgamar's initiative in moving the February 8, 2000 UN resolution which internationally ...

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tel Aviv and the Sri Lankan expatriate community in Israel organized the celebration of Vesak Day as in previous years. On Saturday, May 9 from 6 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. the main ...

The sacred relics of the Buddha will be reverently enshrined at Ba Den Mountain for Buddhist followers and visitors to pay homage during the Vesak Grand Celebration. Photo courtesy of Sun World Ba Den ...

It is often celebrated with communal gatherings featuring food and dance ... Families often celebrate by coming together and breaking their fast with a feast, gifting each other presents, and ...

As the largest Buddhist event of the year, UN Vesak 2025 in Vietnam promises to be a grand celebration of Buddhist unity, wisdom, and peace on the global stage.