28 May
Vesak Day, celebrated during the full moon of the fourth lunar month, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and final Nirvana of the Buddha. The day sees Buddhists all over the world coming together to reflect on spiritual development and on the Buddha’s universal message of peace. In Singapore, many Buddhists – often among the Chinese and Indian communities – observe vegetarian diets on this day and visit temples to give offerings. In celebration, temples are festooned with flags and lights, while shrines are covered with flowers, fruits and other offerings.
