The festival of Vesak remembers the three stages of the Buddha’s life; his birth, his enlightenment and his passing. It is a festival of light that dispels darkness and a time to recall his teachings of compassion and peace. This Vesak, let us appreciate humanity and practice peaceful coexistence that will raise us to greater heights. Our wish for you is one of good health! . . . #HappyVesakDay #Vesak2021 #SoSriLanka #VesakFestivalnSriLanka #VisitSriLanka #ExperienceSriLanka #ExploreSriLanka #Sr

Thousands of lanterns lit up the sky in Mongolia to celebrate Vesak day! Vesak Day (or Wesak) is a holiday to celebrate the birth of Buddha, his enlightenment, and his eventual death. It is one of the most important festivals that Buddhists celebrate and is known by a variety of different names in different countries. Each Buddhist culture has its own traditions for the day. It is usually celebrated according to lunar calendar, by observing first full moon in May. Buddhists celebrate the Buddha’

New York City Buddhist Festival on the River 2026: Giant Floating Buddha Captivates the City