Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and is celebrated on the full moon in May. Scroll or swipe down to find out more about Wesak. Wesak, also known as Vesak or Buddha Day, will ...

Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist festivals and is celebrated on the full moon in May. In 2024 Wesak takes place on Thursday 23 May. Wesak is a very colourful and happy celebration.

According to chronicles the Exalted One visited Kelaniya on the Vesak full moon poya day at the invitation of Naga King Maniakkhika. The invitation was made when the Blessed One visited Nagadeepa ...