The Paro Tshechu Festival is a religious event held in Bhutan during the months of March and April. It is a vibrant and colorful celebration that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the country. The festival takes place in the Paro Dzong (fortress) courtyard, which is considered to be one of the most magnificent dzongs…
The Significance of Hijri New Year: August 9 The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, is celebrated on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. This year, the Hijri New Year falls on August 9, and it marks the beginning of the year 1443 AH in the…
Asalha Bucha Day is an important religious holiday celebrated by Buddhists around the world. Also known as Dharma Day, this holiday commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon, which he delivered to his first five disciples. It is celebrated on the full moon of the eighth lunar month, usually falling in July. This year, Asalha Bucha Day…
Happy Duruthu Poya Day – Celebrating the first visit of Buddha The full moon day of January, also known as Duruthu Poya Day, commemorates one of the most significant events in Buddhism – the first historical visit of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka in the 6th century BC. This auspicious day is celebrated by millions…
The Significance of Nikini Poya Day Nikini Poya Day, also known as Nikini Poya, is a Buddhist holiday that is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of August. This day holds great religious and cultural significance for Buddhists all around the world. The History of Nikini Poya Day The origins of Nikini…
September is a special month in the Buddhist calendar as it marks the beginning of the second month in the Theravada calendar – the Binara month. This month also includes one of the most important and sacred days for Buddhists – Binara Poya Day. This full moon day falls on the 15th day of the…
Esala Poya Day – A Celebration of Enlightenment and Devotion Esala Poya Day is a prominent Buddhist festival that falls on the full moon day in the month of July. This festival holds great significance for Buddhists all over the world as it commemorates the important events that took place in the life of Lord…
Introduction Poson Poya Day, also known as Poson Full Moon Poya Day, is an important Buddhist holiday that is celebrated in Sri Lanka every year on the full moon day in the month of June. This day commemorates the arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC, through the efforts of Arahath…
May 22 marks the birthday of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. This occasion is celebrated across the globe and holds great significance for millions of Buddhists. According to the lunar-based calendar, also known as the lunisolar calendar, Buddha’s Birthday is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month….
Buddha Purnima – The Most Sacred Day for Buddhists What is Buddha Purnima? Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is a major holiday celebrated by Buddhists around the world. It commemorates the birth, Enlightenment, and death of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. According to the Buddhist calendar, Buddha Purnima usually falls on the…
Buddha Jayanti – Celebrating the Life of Buddha Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima or Vesak, is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha. This day falls on the full moon day of the Vaisakha month, which…
Visakha Buddha Day, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is an auspicious holiday celebrated by Buddhists all over the world on the full moon day of the month of Vaisakha. This year, Visakha Buddha Day falls on May 7, 2020. It is considered one of the most important days in Buddhism as it commemorates…
Celebrate Laba Festival on January 20 with Delicious Glutinous Rice Porridge The Laba Festival, also known as the ‘Rice Porridge Festival’, is a traditional Chinese festival that falls on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, which is usually in January of the Gregorian calendar. This year, the Laba Festival will be celebrated on…
