Buddha Purnima
May 1 - FRIDAY
Observance: Gazetted Holiday Holiday (India)
"The thrice-blessed day celebrating Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and attainment of nirvana."
Commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha.
Traditions:
- Visiting Buddhist temples and monasteries for prayers and meditation
- Decorating Buddha statues with flowers and offering fruits and incense
- Releasing caged birds and animals as acts of compassion and liberation
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Fun Fact:
Buddha Purnima falls on the full moon day, and all three major events in Buddha's life occurred on full moon days.