Hari Raya Waisak day
Vesak is an annual holiday observed traditionally by practicing Buddhists in Indonesia. This is a Bhuddist holiday to celebrate the anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Bhuddism. It actually represent the birth, enlightenment (Nirvana), and passing away (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha.
 
Where :
All over Indonesia
 
When :
9 may 2009
 
More Details :
The exact date of Vesak varies according to the various lunar calendars used in different traditions. This celebration is enlivened by religious and social activities in Buddhist temples around the country. In Indonesia, the largest Buddhist temples are Candi Mendut and Candi Borobudur. Buddhists celebrate Waisak by praying to their God Sang Tri Ratna as thanks giving for creating and maintaining the earth and its resources in harmony.
 
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References :
Wikipedia : Indonesia
 
See the dates on which Hari Raya Waisak is celebrated :

Waisak Day

Year Month Day Day of Week
2007 June 01 Friday
2008 May 20 Tuesday
2009 May 09 Saturday
2010 May 28 Friday
2011 May 17 Tuesday
2012 May 06 Sunday
2013 May 25 Saturday
2014 May 15 Thursday
2015 June 02 Tuesday
 
Related Holidays :
New Year's Day Chinese New Year Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Day of Silence
Good Friday Waisak Day Independence Day Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Adha Muharram Christmas Day  
Indonesia Holidays List
Holiday List 2008 Holiday List 2009 Holiday List 2010