What holidays do Buddhism people celebrate?

Answer 1

= What are some of the celebrations that Buddhists celebrate? = == == Buddhism is practiced in many countries, which have different cultures, so holidays vary from country to country. One holiday most Buddhists celebrate is the Buddha's birthday, which falls in the spring. The actual day is determined by the lunar calendar, so it varies from year to year. In 2008 it should fall on 12 May.

You can learn more about holidays celebrated in predominantly Buddhist countries here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Buddhist_holidays

Answer 2

It is important to know that the Buddhist holidays are based on the lunar calendar and often vary by country and tradition. There is the Buddhist New Year, Buddha Day (Vesak, Buddha's birthday), Sangha Day (Magha Puja Day or Fourfold Assembly Day), Dhamma Day (Asalha Puja Day), Observance Day (Uposatha), Kathina Ceremony (Robe Offering Ceremony), Festival of Floating Bowls (Loy Krathong), Elephant Festival, The Festival of the Tooth and Ancestor Day (Ulambana).