Vietnam: Buddha's Birthday

Vietnam's Buddha's birthday, also known as Vesak or "Phat Dan" in Vietnamese, is a significant religious and cultural observance celebrated with reverence and joy. Occurring on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, it honours the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha. Vietnamese Buddhists gather at temples for prayers, rituals, and offerings, symbolizing their devotion and commitment to the teachings of compassion, wisdom, and peace. Vesak in Vietnam is a time of reflection, gratitude, and communal harmony, embodying the spirit of Buddhist principles in daily life.