19 May 2008 Visakha Bucha Day / Visakha Puja / Buddha Day Also spelled Vesak, Wesak or Vaisakha and it is the name of this month in the Indian calendar. Celebration of Lord Buddhas birthday, enlightenment and death (attainment of Nirvana).
The two main holidays of Buddhism are Vesak and Kathina. Many Buddhist countries have local Buddhist holidays in addition to these two.
In most countries of the world. However, the countries where Theravada Buddhism is the major religion include Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia.
The national religion of Thailand is Theravada Buddhism.
Buddhism.
Therevada Buddhism
The Asian nations where Buddhism is a major religion in China, Japan, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. It is also a major a religion in Thailand and in Nepal.
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The birth of Confucius. No official or unofficial holidays.
The two major holidays or festivals in Buddhism are Vesak and Kathina. There is some variation from country to country.
There are several major holidays that are celebrated in the Philippines. A few of the holidays are Maundy Thursday, Easter Sunday, and Lailatul Isra Wal Mi Raj.
Buddhism
The major religion of Myanmar (formerly Burma) is Buddhism.
It is one of the 5 major religions in the world.