Taking place on Friday 5 May (at the time of the first full moon of the lunar month Vesakha) and celebrated by Buddhists around the world, Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. Also ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Vesak is a Buddhist festival that is usually celebrated in May or early June. It celebrates Buddha’s birthday. For ...

Vesak (say "VEE-sak") is the most important day in the Buddhist calendar. It’s a holiday that celebrates the birth of Buddha. He's the person who began the religion known as Buddhism.

Also known as Wesak or Buddha Day, Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals and is usually celebrated in May or early June. This year, it falls on Friday 5 May.

Taking place on Thursday 23 May (at the time of the first full moon of the lunar month Vesakha) and celebrated by Buddhists around the world, Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals.