Vesak

Amadahara Vesak Zone today

25 May 2012

The 22nd edition of the Amadahara Vesak Zone organised annually by Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd (ANCL) will be held today at the ANCL precincts.

Pattaya Mail

23 May 2012

NAKHON PATHOM, 23 May 2012 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will be hosting the "World Vesak Day Miracle" at Phra Pathom Chedi Temple in Nakhon Pathom province to mark the 2,600th anniversary of Buddha’s Enlightenment.

UN celebrates Vesak

11 May 2012

The United Nations celebrated Vesak on May 7 at the UN General Assembly Hall. The United Nations has also adopted Vesak as the official term and have officially recognised it as one of its International Days, as stated in the UN's GA Resolution 54/115 of 2000. The International Day of Vesak has been commemorated annually at the United Nations Headquarters as well as its offices worldwide.