Vesak is one of the most important festivals in the Buddhist calendar. Find out more about it.

Every year, millions of Buddhists around the world celebrate Vesak, an auspicious day that honors the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Gautama Buddha. It is observed on the full ...

Buddh Purnima 2026 falls on Friday, 1 May. Read about Vesak significance, key rituals, prayers, and wishes, with peace and mindfulness for homes.

Hari Raya Haji and Vesak Day — are around the corner. If you are making plans to unwind or catch up with friends on the eve ...

Every spring, thousands of monks gather at the ancient Borobudur Temple in Java, Indonesia, on the most important day on the Buddhist calendar: Buddha Day. Also known as Waisak Day or Vesak Day, the ...

Monday, May 12, 2025 is Vesak Day, the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. Traditions vary across Asia. In East Asian Buddhist schools, Vesak celebrates the birth of Buddha. In ...

A special island-wide security program will be implemented during the Vesak week to ensure devotees can observe religious activities in a peaceful and secure environment, the Police headquarters has a ...

Pakistan marked International Vesak Day at Taxila’s historic Dharmarajika Stupa and Taxila Museum, with diplomats from multiple countries, religious rituals, and talks on sustainable tourism and ...

Vesak 2026 in Da Lat will feature a symbolic ritual where participants release biodegradable notes into Xuan Huong Lake.

The Sri Lanka Police has announced a comprehensive island-wide security and traffic management programme ahead of Vesak Full ...

The government has confirmed public holidays on 31 May and 1 June for Hari Wesak and the official birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.