Buddha Purnima is a sacred Buddhist festival which usually takes place on the full moon day of Vaisakh. It is a Hindu month falling between April and May in the Gregorian calendar. Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama. He later became Gautama Buddha and founded Buddhism. Buddhists in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Tibet, and Mongolia celebrate Buddha Purnima. This year, Buddha Purnima will be celebrated on Thursday, May 23. Watch the video to know more.
