Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

Buddha Purnima 2024, also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vesak, is celebrated on Thursday, May 23, 2024, marking the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. This significant Buddhist festival is observed across South, Southeast, and East Asia with prayer meetings, religious discussions, and cultural events, honouring the profound teachings and enduring legacy of the Buddha. It is a public holiday in several Indian states, including Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.