Buddha Purnima
Religion · Buddhism · Thu, May 23, 2024 · Computed (rule)
The birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, as observed in India (Vesak). Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima. Regional dates can differ by a day.
Every year
| Date | Event | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 5, 2023 | Buddha Purnima | 3 yr ago |
| Thu, May 23, 2024 | Buddha Purnima | 2 yr ago |
| Mon, May 12, 2025 | Buddha Purnima | 16 mo ago |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Buddha Purnima | 5 mo ago |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Buddha Purnima | in 8 mo |
| Mon, May 8, 2028 | Buddha Purnima | in 2 yr |
Also on May 23, 2024
| Date | Event | When |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, May 23, 2024 | Declaration of the Bab | 2 yr ago |
| Thu, May 23, 2024 | Full moon: Flower Moon | 2 yr ago |
| Thu, May 23, 2024 | 50th anniversary: The Airbus A300, the first twin-engined wide-body airliner, went into service... | 2 yr ago |
Source, method and history
- Source
- Wikipedia
- How we know
- Computed: the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi, amanta month by the Sun’s sidereal sign (Lahiri) at the opening new moon, with Astronomy Engine. Checked against published dates for 2023 to 2026.
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- None recorded.
Sources: official schedules and published calendars, linked on every event; computed dates name their rule. Refreshed nightly.