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Hinduism
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Buddhism
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Jainism
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Detailed explanation-1: -"Vesak", the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nowadays, in Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Malaysia, Vesak/Buddha Purnima is celebrated on the day of the first full moon in May in the Gregorian calendar.
Detailed explanation-3: -In Theravada and Tibetan Buddhism, Vesak commemorates the Buddha’s birth, death, and enlightenment.
Detailed explanation-4: -Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Wesak or Buddha Day. It is a celebration of Buddha’s birthday and, for some Buddhists, marks his enlightenment (when he discovered life’s meaning).
Detailed explanation-5: -In general, Uposatha is observed about once a week in Theravada countries in accordance with the four lunar phases: the new moon, the full moon, and the two quarter moons in between. In some communities, such as in Sri Lanka, only the new moon and full moon are observed as uposatha days.