Vesak Day in 2022

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2022 Date	May 16, 2022
2023 Date	May 5, 2023

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Vesak Day in 2022

Vesak Day, or the day of the Full Moon, is one of the most important dates on the Buddhist calendar. It celebrates the birth of Buddha in 623 B.C. It was also on this day that the Buddha attained enlightenment and, coincidently, it is the day he passed away eighty years later.

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Vesak, is the celebration of the day of the full moon in the month of May. One the most sacred days to all Buddhists around the world. It was on this day, almost two and a half millennia ago, that the Buddha was born. https://t.co/6CvOZT6xN4
— Marci Ien (@MarciIen) May 16, 2022

Happy Vesak to the Buddhist community in London West and beyond! #Vesak, or the Day of the Full Moon in May, is an important festival celebrated by Buddhists, marking the birth of Buddha over two millennia ago. I wish peace and joy for all who are celebrating! #LdnOnt https://t.co/GmYcQU0CVM
— Arielle Kayabaga (@KayabagaArielle) May 16, 2022

The day of the full moon in May is known as Vesak Day, a sacred day for Buddhists around the world. It is said that Buddha was born, reached enlightenment, and died on this same day. We wish you peace and the opportunity to celebrate with your loved ones. #HappyVesakDay https://t.co/E8H8ejLum1
— Office of the Auditor General of Canada (@OAG_BVG) May 16, 2022

Happy Vesak Day! This is a sacred Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha that is celebrated on the Day of the Full Moon in the lunar month of Vesakha. We wish you an abundance of good fortune and happiness. https://t.co/LBDqe7KYvd
— Greenrock (@GreenrockPM) May 6, 2022

Today is Vesak, also known as the Day of the Full Moon, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. We want to send our best wishes to all Buddhists celebrating today as they spend time with family and spread joy through their community. https://t.co/v2SNPbB1FQ
— Terry Beech 黃志峰 (@terrybeech) May 6, 2022

Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. https://t.co/0gi8jrc0PE
— The Michener Institute of Education at UHN (@MichenerInst) May 6, 2022

Happy Vesak Day 2022 May the full moon of Buddha Purnima takes away the darkness of ignorance, bigotry and hatred towards others And may it herald an era of contentment peace and enlightenment for the world! Heartiest greetings on this pious occasion of Buddha Purnima! https://t.co/qTHtXiAUaa
— Dulma Karunarathna (@Dulma1K) May 15, 2022