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'{{Hatnote|This article deals with the East Asian holiday. See also [[Vesak]]}} {{Multiple issues| {{cleanup|reason=Article should be split into an overview article (mentioning both [[Vesak]] and the East Asian holiday) and a separate article concerning the East Asian holiday.|date=April 2015}} {{Refimprove|date=April 2011}} }} {{EngvarB|date=November 2015}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}} {{Infobox holiday |holiday_name = Buddha's Birthday |type = buddhist |image = Baby Siddarhtha.JPG |imagesize = 250px |caption = A statue of the child Gautama Buddha as depicted in his apocryphal story of birth |official_name = Fódàn (佛誕)<br/>Phật Đản<br/>Chopa-il (초파일, 初八日)<br/>बुद्ध जयन्ती |nickname = Buddha's Birthday <br/> Buddha Purnima <br/> Buddha Jayanti |observedby = [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] <br/> [[Hindu]]s |litcolor = |longtype = Buddhist, cultural |significance = Celebrates the birthday of Gautama Buddha |date = varies by region: *April 8 or May 8 (Japan) *Second Sunday in May (Taiwan) *8th day of 4th lunar month (mainland East Asia) *first full moon of [[Vaisakha]] (South Asia and Southeast Asia) |date2010 = 21 May |date2011 = 10 May |date2012 = 28 May |date2013 = 17 May |date2014 = 6 May <ref> [http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/AK/AK_EN_1_5_2.jsp Official Site of Korea Tourism Org. National Holidays<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> (South Asia) |date2015 = 4 May |date2016 = 14 May |date2017 = 10 May |date2018 = 21 May |celebrations = |duration = 1 day |frequency = annual |observances = |relatedto = [[Vesak]] }} {{Infobox Chinese | t = {{linktext|佛|誕}} | s = {{linktext|佛|诞}} | p = {{linktext|fó| dàn}} | j = fat1 daan3 | poj = Hu̍t-á-seⁿ or Hu̍t-á-siⁿ | qn = Phật Đản | hangul = 부처님 오신 날 | rr = Buchonim osin nal | kanji = 灌仏会 | revhep = Kanbutsu-e }} '''Buddha's Birthday''' is a [[holiday]] traditionally celebrated in [[Mahayana Buddhism]] to commemorate the birth of the [[Gautama Buddha|Prince Siddhartha Gautama]], later the Gautama Buddha and founder of [[Buddhism]]. According to the Theravada [[Tripitaka]] [[Buddhist texts|scriptures]]{{Which|date=November 2010}} (from Pali, meaning "three baskets"), Gautama was born in [[Lumbini]] in modern-day [[Nepal]], around the year 563 BCE, and raised in [[Kapilavastu]].<ref>UNESCO, [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/666 Lumbini in Nepal is the birthplace of the Lord Buddha], Gethin ''Foundations'', p. 19, which states that in the mid-3rd century BCE the Emperor [[Ashoka]] determined that Lumbini was Gautama's birthplace and thus installed a pillar there with the inscription: "... this is where the Buddha, sage of the Śākyas (''Śākyamuni''), was born."</ref><ref>For instance, Gethin ''Foundations'', p. 14, states: "The earliest Buddhist sources state that the future Buddha was born Siddhārtha Gautama (Pali Siddhattha Gotama), the son of a local chieftain—a ''rājan''—in Kapilavastu (Pali Kapilavatthu) what is now the Indian–Nepalese border." However, Professor Gombrich (''Theravāda Buddhism'', p. 1) and the old but specialized study by Edward Thomas, ''The Life of the Buddha'', ascribe the name Siattha/fitta to later sources.</ref> According to this legend, briefly after the birth of young prince Gautama, an [[Astrology|astrologer]] named Asita visited the young prince's father—King [[Śuddhodana]]—and prophesied that Siddhartha would either become a great king or renounce the material world to become a holy man, depending on whether he saw what life was like outside the palace walls. Śuddhodana was determined to see his son become a king, so he prevented him from leaving the palace grounds. But at age 29, despite his father's efforts, Gautama ventured beyond the palace several times. In a series of encounters—known in Buddhist literature as the [[four sights]]—he learned of the suffering of ordinary people, encountering an old man, a sick man, a corpse and, finally, an [[Asceticism|ascetic]] [[Sadhu|holy man]], apparently content and at peace with the world. These experiences prompted Gautama to abandon royal life and take up a spiritual quest. == Date == <!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Buddha discourse under tree.jpg|thumb|225px|left| Enlightened Buddha with disciples - Traditional Image]] --> The exact date of Buddha's Birthday is based on the Asian [[lunisolar calendar]]s and is primarily celebrated in [[Baisakh]] month of the [[Buddhist calendar]] and the [[Bikram Sambat]] Hindu calendar, and hence it is also called [[Vesak]]. In Nepal, the birth-country of Buddha, it is celebrated on the full moon day of the [[Vaisakha]] month of the Buddhist calendar. In Theravada countries following the [[Buddhist calendar]], it falls on a full moon Uposatha day, typically in the 5th or 6th lunar month. In China and Korea, it is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. The date varies from year to year in the Western Gregorian calendar, but usually falls in April or May. In leap years it may be celebrated in June. === South and Southeast Asia === In [[South Asia]]n and [[Southeast Asia]]n countries, Buddha's birthday is celebrated on the full moon day of the [[Vaisakha]] month of the [[Buddhist calendar]] and the [[Hindu calendar]], which usually falls in April or May month of the Western Gregorian calendar. The festival is known as Buddha Purnima, as Purnima means full moon day in Sanskrit. It is also called is Buddha Jayanti, with Jayanti meaning birthday in [[Sanskrit Language]]. The corresponding Western [[Gregorian calendar]] dates varies from year to year: * 2014: May 14 * 2015: May 4 * 2016: May 21 * 2017: May 10 * 2018: May 29 === East Asia except Japan === In many [[East Asia]]n countries Buddha's Birth is celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th month in the [[Chinese calendar|Chinese lunar calendar]] (in Japan since 1873 on April 8 of the Gregorian calendar), and the day is an official holiday in [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]], and [[South Korea]]. The date falls from the end of April to the end of May in the Gregorian calendar. The primarily solar [[Gregorian calendar]] date varies from year to year: * 2013: May 17 * 2014: May 6 * 2015: May 25 * 2016: May 14 * 2017: May 3 * 2018: May 22 * 2019: May 12 * 2020: April 30 * 2021: May 19 * 2022: May 8 ====Taiwan==== In 1999 the Taiwanese government set Buddha's birthday as the second Sunday of May, the same date as [[Mother's Day]].<ref>{{citation |title= Thousands of believers mark Buddha's birthday |author= Camaron Kao |date= May 14, 2012 |work= [[China Post]] |url= http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2012/05/14/341025/Thousands-of.htm }}</ref><ref>{{citation |title= Sakyamuni Buddha birthday celebrated |author= Ko Shu-Ling |date= May 9, 2011 |work= Taipei Times |url= http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2011/05/09/2003502765 |quote= The legislature approved a proposal in 1999 to designate the birthday of Sakyamuni Buddha — which falls on the eighth day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar — a national holiday and to celebrate the special occasion concurrently with International Mother’s Day, which is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. }}</ref> === Japan === As a result of the [[Meiji Restoration]], Japan adopted the [[Gregorian calendar]] in lieu of the [[Lunisolar calendar|Chinese lunar calendar]] in 1873. Therefore, in most Japanese temples, Buddha's birth is celebrated on the Gregorian calendar date April 8; only a few celebrate it on the orthodox Chinese calendar date of the eighth day of the fourth lunisolar month. == Celebrations in each country == ===Asia=== ====Cambodia==== In Cambodia, Buddha's birthday known as ''Visak Bochea'' is a [[Public holidays in Cambodia|public holiday]] and monks around the country carry flags, lotus flowers, incense and candles to acknowledge [[Vesak]]. People also take part in alms giving to the monks.<ref name="Vesak in Southeast Asia">http://thaholiday.com/the-buddhist-celebration-vesak-day-2016/</ref> ====China==== In China, celebrations often occur in Buddhist temples where people light [[incense]] and bring food offerings for the monks.<ref>http://buddhism.about.com/od/buddhistholidays/ig/Images-of-Vesak/Buddhas-BDay-China.htm#step-heading</ref> In [[Hong Kong]], Buddha's birthday is a [[Public holidays in Hong Kong|public holiday]]. Lanterns are lit to symbolise the Buddha's enlightenment and many people visit the temple to pay their respects. The bathing of the Buddha is a major feature of Buddha's birthday celebrations in the city.<ref>http://www.hong-kong-traveller.com/buddha-birthday.html#.VuJye_l94dU</ref> ====India==== ''Buddha Purnima'' or ''Buddha Jayanthi'' in South India or ''[[Tathagata]]'' is a public holiday in India.<ref>http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/india/</ref> It is celebrated especially in [[Sikkim]], [[Ladakh]], [[Arunachal Pradesh]], [[Bodh Gaya]], various parts of North Bengal such as [[Kalimpong]], [[Darjeeling]], and [[Kurseong]], and [[Maharashtra]] (where 73% of total Indian [[Buddhist]]s live) and other parts of India as per Indian calendar. Buddhist People go to common [[Viharas]] to observe a rather longer-than-usual, full-length Buddhist sutra, as something like a service. The usual dress is pure white. [[semi-vegetarianism|Non-vegetarian]] food is normally avoided. [[Kheer]], a sweet rice porridge is commonly served to recall the story of Sujata, a maiden who, in Gautama Buddha's life, offered the Buddha a bowl of milk [[porridge]]. Informally called "Buddha's Birthday", it actually commemorates the birth, enlightenment (nirvāna), and death (Parinirvāna) of Gautama Buddha in the Theravada tradition.... <gallery> [http://www.calendarlabs.com/holidays/images/vesak-day-buddha.jpg Buddha under a Tree] </gallery> ====Indonesia==== In Indonesia, Buddha's birthday known as ''[[Vesak#Waisak_In_Indonesia|Waisak]]'' is a [[Public holidays in Indonesia|public holiday]]. A large procession beginning in [[Mendut]] in [[Java]] ends at [[Borobudur]] – the largest Buddhist temple in the world.<ref>https://www.justlanded.com/english/Indonesia/Indonesia-Guide/Culture/Vesak-festival-in-Indonesia</ref><ref>http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/indonesia-vesak-day-buddhas-birthday-borobudur-worlds-biggest-buddhist-temple-photos-1504198</ref> ====Japan==== [[Image:A birthday of Buddha,hanamatsuri,kanpukuji-temple,katori-city,japan.JPG|thumb|right|150px|Hanamatsuri in Japan]] [[Image:Shaka at birth basin.JPG|thumb|right|150px|[[Shaka at Birth (Tōdai-ji)|Shaka at Birth at Tōdaiji]] ([[National Treasures of Japan|National Treasure]])]] In Japan, Buddha's Birthday is known as ''Kanbutsu-e'' ({{lang-ja|灌仏会}}) or ''Hana-[[matsuri]]'' (Flower Festival) ({{lang-ja|花祭}}) and is held on April 8. Buddha's birth is also celebrated according to the [[Buddhist calendar]] but is not a national holiday. On this day, all temples hold 降誕会 (''Gōtan-e''), 仏生会 (''Busshō-e''), 浴仏会 (''Yokubutsu-e''), 龍華会 (''Ryūge-e''), 花会式 (''Hana-eshiki'') or . The first event was held at [[Asuka-dera]] in 606. Japanese people pour ''[[ama-cha]]'' (a beverage prepared from a variety of [[hydrangea]]) on small Buddha statues decorated with flowers, as if bathing a newborn baby. ====Korea==== [[File:Coloured lanterns at the Lotus Lantern Festival.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Lotus Lantern Festival celebrating Buddha's Birthday, in South Korea]] [[File:Buddha Parade in Daegu.jpg|thumb|150px|Buddha lantern parade in Daegu, Korea]] In Korea, the birthday of Buddha is celebrated according to the [[Lunisolar calendar]]. This day is called {{lang|ko|석가탄신일}} (Seokga tansinil), meaning "Buddha's birthday" or {{lang|ko|부처님 오신 날}} (Bucheonim osin nal) meaning "the day when the Buddha came". Lotus lanterns cover the entire temple throughout the month which are often flooded down the street. On the day of Buddha's birth, many temples provide free meals and tea to all visitors. The breakfast and lunch provided are often sanchae [[bibimbap]]. ====Malaysia==== In Malaysia, Buddha's birthday known as ''[[Wesak Day]]'' is a [[Public holidays in Malaysia|public holiday]] and is celebrated by the [[Buddhism in Malaysia|sizeable minority Buddhist population]] in the country. Temples across the country are decorated and caged animals are set free. People engage in prayers, chanting and giving across the country.<ref>http://thaholiday.com/the-buddhist-celebration-vesak-day-2016/</ref> ====Myanmar==== In Myanmar, Buddha's birthday known as ''Full Moon of Kason'' is a [[Public holidays in Myanmar|public holiday]]. It is celebrated by watering the [[Bodhi tree]] and chanting. In large pagodas music and dance is also performed as part of the celebrations.<ref name="Vesak in Southeast Asia"/> ====Nepal==== [[File:Bahidyah swanya punhi.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Buddha statues at Swayambhu in Nepal]] In [[Nepal]], the birthplace of Buddha, his birthday is celebrated on the full moon day of May. The festival is known by various names, Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Vaishakh Purnima and [[Vesak]]. [[Purnima (day)|Purnima]] means full moon day in [[Sanskrit]]. Among the [[Newar]]s of Nepal, especially from the Shakya clan of Newars, it is of great importance because they consider it as a continuation of the sage of the Śākyas- the clan that Lord Buddha's family belonged to. Thus, they celebrate the festival which is in their language known as Swānyā Punhi (स्वांया पुन्हि), the full moon day of flowers.<ref>{{cite news|last=Dunipace|first=Sujal Jane |title= Nepal's Buddha Jayanti Celebration |url= http://www.ecs.com.np/feature_detail.php?f_id=317 |accessdate=May 9, 2013 |newspaper=ECS Nepal |date=May 2003}}</ref> The day marks not just the birth of Shakyamuni Gautam Buddha but also the day of his [[Bodhi|Enlightenment]] and [[Mahaparinirvana]]. The event is celebrated by gentle and serene fervour, keeping in mind the very nature of [[Buddhism]]. People, especially women, go to common [[Viharas]] to observe a rather longer-than-usual, full-length Buddhist [[sutra]], as something like a service. The usual dress is pure white. Non-vegetarian food is normally avoided. [[Kheer]], a sweet rice porridge is commonly served to recall the story of Sujata, a maiden who, in Gautama Buddha's life, offered the Buddha a bowl of milk porridge after he had given up the path of asceticism following six years of extreme austerity. This event was one major link in his enlightenment. It is said that the Buddha originally followed the way of [[asceticism]] to attain enlightenment sooner, as was thought by many at that time. He sat for a prolonged time with inadequate food and water, which caused his body to shrivel so as to be indistinguishable from the bark of the tree that he was sitting under. Seeing the weak Siddhartha Gautama, a girl named Sujata placed a bowl of milk in front of him as an offering. Realising that without food one can do nothing, the Buddha refrained from harming his own body. ====Philippines==== Around 2% of the population in the [[Buddhism in the Philippines|Philippines is Buddhist]]. Buddha's birthday known locally as ''Araw ng Bisyak'' is not a public holiday but is celebrated by the small community of Buddhists in the country. The bathing of the Buddha statue is a significant part of the celebrations in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mabuhaytemple.com/events/buddhas-birthday-vesak-day/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-03-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311190341/http://www.mabuhaytemple.com/events/buddhas-birthday-vesak-day/ |archivedate=11 March 2016 |df=dmy }}</ref> ====Singapore==== In Singapore, Buddha's birthday known as ''Vesak'' or ''Vesak Day'' is a [[Public holidays in Singapore|public holiday]] in the country. Buddhist temples hold celebrations and are decorated with [[Buddhist flag]]s and flowers. Devotees also bring offerings to the temples.<ref>http://publicholidays.sg/vesak-day/</ref> ====Sri Lanka==== [[File:Piliyandala Vesak Pandol, May 2015.jpg|thumbnail|Vesak Thorana in Piliyandala, Sri Lanka]] [[File:Vesak Festive Adornments, Jaffna.jpg|thumb|Floating lanterns on a lake for Buddha's Birthday in Jaffna, Sri Lanka]] In Sri Lanka, Buddha's Birthday known as ''[[Vesak#Vesak_in_Sri_Lanka|Vesak]]'' is a [[Culture of Sri Lanka#List of holidays|public holiday]] and is celebrated on the first full moon day of the month of May. People engage in religious observances and decorate houses and streets with candles and paper lanterns as well as bamboo-framed lanterns. ''Dansalas'' is practised and refers to the free offering of food and drink to people. ''Bakthi Gee'' – devotional songs are sung and ''[[Torana#Meaning and uses of torana|pandols]]'' which are decorative gateways are erected throughout the country. Temples around the country also hold celebrations and devotees bring offerings and burn incense.<ref>https://www.lanka.com/events/vesak-festival/</ref> Electric light displays that depict stories from the Buddha's life are also a notable part of Vesak celebrations in the country.<ref>http://sputniknews.com/voiceofrussia/news/2014_05_14/Buddhas-birthday-Buddhists-worldwide-celebrate-peace-and-harmony-on-Vesak-day-6360/</ref> ====Taiwan==== In Taiwan, Buddha's birthday is a [[Public holidays in Taiwan|public holiday]]. Devotees pour fragrant water over Buddha statues to symbolise the beginning of a fresh start in life.<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/05/vesak-how-buddhas-birthda_n_1478896.html</ref> ====Thailand==== In Thailand, Buddha's birthday known as ''Visakha Puja'' is a [[Public holidays in Thailand|public holiday]]. People gather at temples to hear sermons, give donations and chant prayers.<ref>http://buddhism.about.com/od/buddhistholidays/ig/Images-of-Vesak/Visak-Puja-Thailand.htm</ref> ====Vietnam==== Buddha's birthday is celebrated throughout Vietnam. Many Buddhist temples hold celebrations that attract people from around the country and pagodas around the country are decorated.<ref>http://goseasia.about.com/od/eventsfes6/tp/vn_festivals.01.htm</ref> From 1958 to 1975, ''[[Vesak#In_Vietnam|Lễ Phật Đản]]'', the birthday of Buddha (on the 8th day of the 4th month in the Chinese lunar calendar) was recognized as a national public holiday in [[South Vietnam]],<ref>[http://quangduc.com/lichsu/13nienbieupgvn3.html Niên biểu lịch sử Phật giáo Việt Nam]</ref> enjoyed with float and lantern parade on the streets. ===Festivities outside of Asia=== ====Australia==== In [[Sydney]], Buddha's birthday is celebrated at the Nan Tien Temple in Wollongong Australia and another celebration also organised by Nan Tien Temple is held at [[Darling Harbour]] which features Buddha's birthday ceremony, a variety of vegetarian food and culture stalls and multicultural performances from China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Australia and other cultures.<ref>http://www.nantien.org.au/en/events/buddhas-birthday-festival</ref><ref>http://blog.apc.edu.au/2013/05/buddhas-birthday-celebration.html</ref> Other temples in the Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple group in Australia on the eighth day of the fourth month of the China lunar calendar also hold celebrations.<ref name=bbep>{{cite web|title=Buddha's Birthday Education Project|url=http://www.paradeofthebuddhas.org/|publisher=International Buddhist Progress Society|accessdate=12 January 2014}}</ref> In [[Brisbane]], ''Buddha Birth Day Festival'' is held annually and features a variety of pan-Asian food and performances from multicultural acts.<ref>http://www.buddhabirthdayfestival.com.au/</ref> It is a weekend-long festival which draws over 200 000 visitors.<ref name=bbdf>{{cite web|title=Buddha Birthday Festival|url=http://2014.buddhabirthdayfestival.com.au/festival|publisher=Buddha's Light International Association, Chung Tian Temple|accessdate=26 January 2014}}</ref> In [[Melbourne]], the weekend-long festival called ''Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival'' is held at Federation Square around April/May.<ref>{{cite web|title=Buddha's Birthday and Multicultural Festival|url=http://www.buddhaday.org.au|publisher=Buddha's Light International Association Victoria|accessdate=31 March 2014}}</ref> In [[Perth]], a two-day celebration also known as ''Buddha's Day and Multicultural Festival'' is held at [[Langley Park (Western Australia)|Langley Park]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitperthcity.com/events/buddhas-birthday-multicultural-festival |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-03-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314000338/http://visitperthcity.com:80/events/buddhas-birthday-multicultural-festival |archivedate=14 March 2016 |df=dmy }}</ref> Local Buddhist temples and smaller towns around the country such as [[Bendigo]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]] also hold celebrations.<ref>http://www.bendigotourism.com/whats-on/whats-on-this-month/event/3258-vesak-festival-of-light</ref> On the Australian [[states and territories of Australia|external territory]] of [[Christmas Island]], Buddha's Birthday known as "Vesak Day" on the island is celebrated alongside many other celebrations common in Australia and Malaysia as well as local celebrations of the island.<ref>https://www.christmas.net.au/visitor-guide/files/inc/Christmas-Island-Visitors-Guide.pdf</ref><ref>https://www.christmas.net.au/about/culture.html</ref> ====Canada==== In [[Toronto]], three Buddhist temples representing the three main branches of Buddhism organize an annual event known as ''Vesak: Buddha's Birthday''.<ref>http://www.vesakcelebration.com/</ref> It is held at [[Mississauga]] Celebration Square and features a number of Buddhist themed events and activities as well as cultural acts from Asia, including China, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.<ref>http://www.sumeru-books.com/tag/mississauga/</ref><ref>http://www.mississauga.com/news-story/4518929-buddhists-to-mark-buddha-s-birthday-at-celebration-square/</ref><ref>https://culture.mississauga.ca/event/celebration-square/vesak-buddha%E2%80%99s-birthday-celebration</ref> ====United States of America==== Celebration of Buddha's Birthday in the United States differ from community to community, depending on ethnicity and nationality. The Japanese celebration on 8 April has been significant in the [[Bay Area]] for some decades. In 1968 the first [[circumambulation]] of Mt. Tamalpais to celebrate Buddha's Birthday was conducted. Starting in 1969 at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, ''Hana-Matsuri'' was celebrated each spring. Dressed in formal black robes, the roughly 70 monks and students formed a formal procession to the Horse Pasture with the leader periodically ringing a small, clear bell. A temporary stone altar was built under a huge oak tree in a gorgeous field of green grass and abundant wildflowers; a small statue of a baby Buddha was placed upon it in a metal basin. Then each person would in turn approach the altar, ladle one thin-lipped bamboo dipperful of sweet green tea over the statue, bow, and walk to one side.<ref>http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?eID=32066</ref> In [[New York City|New York]], the ''International Lotus Lantern Parade'' has been a notable and successful annual event held at [[Union Square Park]]. The event celebrates the Buddha's birthday and ''Yeon Deung Hoe'' (연등회), a Korean lantern celebration that is held during [[Vesak]]. The festival features a number of Buddhist themed events and is started off by numerous Buddhist centres of Japanese, Korean and Sri Lankan origins for example.<ref>http://nycviewsandnews.blog.com/2012/05/07/lotus-lantern-parade/{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>http://interfaithcenter.org/archives/5318</ref> == See also == {{refbegin|3}} *[[List of Buddhist festivals]] *[[List of festivals in Asia]] * [[Public holidays in Nepal]] * [[Public holidays in India]] * [[Public holidays in Hong Kong]] * [[Bun Festival]] - a festival held on the same day in Hong Kong. * [[Public holidays in Macau]] * [[Public holidays in South Korea]] * [[Holidays in Taiwan]] * [[Holidays of Japan]] * [[Public holidays in Bangladesh]] * [[Hanami]] * [[Public holidays in Myanmar]] * [[Holidays in Vietnam]] * [[Public holidays in Thailand]] * [[Public holidays in Sri Lanka]] * [[Public holidays in Bhutan]] * [[Public holidays in Singapore]] * [[Public holidays in Indonesia]] * [[Vesak]] {{refend}} == References == {{Reflist|40em}} Best [http://1birthdaygreetings.com/best-happy-birthday-meme/ Happy Birthday Meme] Collection [http://1birthdaygreetings.com/ Birthday Greetings] for friends == Further reading == * The Folkloric Study of Chopail (Buddha's Birthday), written by Prof. M.Y.Pyeon. Produced by Minsokwon in Seoul Korea 2002. == External links == {{commons category|Buddha's Birthday}} * [http://www.himalisherpa.com/buddha-jayanti.php Buddha's Birthday बुद्ध जयन्ती] Buddha's Birthday बुद्ध जयन्ती {{Gautama Buddha}} {{Buddhism topics}} {{Festivals in South Korea}} {{Hong Kong Holidays}} {{Nepal Holidays}} [[Category:Buddhist holidays]] [[Category:Buddhist festivals]] [[Category:Public holidays in Hong Kong]] [[Category:Public holidays in Nepal]] [[Category:Public holidays in South Korea]] [[Category:Non-Gregorian April observances]] [[Category:Non-Gregorian May observances]] [[Category:Movable May observances]] [[Category:Birthdays]] [[Category:Religious festivals in Nepal]] [[Category:Festivals in Korea]] [[Category:Religious festivals in South Korea]] [[Category:Observances set by the Chinese calendar]] [[Category:Observances on non-Gregorian calendars]]<!--Please don't remove this category even though its redundant, this holiday needs to be sorted into all calendar categories--> [[Category:Religious festivals in Asia]]'