Vesak
Proper noun
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Vesak
A Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.
Synonym: Buddha Day
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In the early decades of the 20th century, Vesak Day was associated with the Ceylonese community which then celebrated it along with their National Day in a two-day event.
According to the Minister, Bingiriya Ancient ajamaha Viharaya will be the main centre of State Vesak Festival 2018.
In addition, colourful lanterns called Vesak kuudu are hung along streets and in front of homes.
It is held around the month of May or Vesak, based on the lunar calendar.
This is how Buddhists are expected to celebrate Vesak: to use the opportunity to reiterate their determination to lead noble lives, to develop their minds, to practise loving-kindness and to bring peace and harmony to humanity.
Thuc's anniversary celebrations shortly before Vesak had been bankrolled by the government, and Vatican flags were displayed prominently.