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العربية In the Buddhist calendar, Vesak is one of the most crucial holidays. It is also known as Visakah Puja, Buddha Purnima or Sinhalese. It celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Gautama Buddha. The name of the Buddhist month is the genesis of the word “Vesak”.
When is Vesak 2022?
Vesak 2022 is on Monday 16th May, 2022 (16/05/2022) in 1087 days
What is Vesak?
Dates for Vesak from 2015 to 2023
| When is ...? | Weekday | Date | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesak 2023 | Friday | May 19th | in 1455 days |
| Vesak 2022 | Monday | May 16th | in 1087 days |
| Vesak 2021 | Wednesday | May 26th | in 732 days |
| Vesak 2020 | Thursday | May 7th | in 348 days |
| Vesak 2019 | Sunday | May 19th | 5 days ago |
| Vesak 2018 | Tuesday | May 29th | 360 days ago |
| Vesak 2017 | Wednesday | May 10th | 744 days ago |
| Vesak 2016 | Friday | May 20th | 1099 days ago |
| Vesak 2015 | Monday | Jun 1st | 1453 days ago |
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Vesak also known as
Quick Facts
| Start Date | May 16, 2022 |
| When? | Starts in 1087 days |
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Type | Buddhist Holidays |
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