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Vesak

May 12

A holiday that commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism, and Navayana.

Religious/Ethnic Group: Buddhist

Tradition/Practices: Vesak, a major Buddhist holiday, is celebrated with a variety of religious and cultural practices, including visiting temples,  making offerings, and engaging in acts of kindness.

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May 12
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