orphans marked the occasion in a heartfelt event by preparing handmade greeting cards.These cards were gifted to their warden, housekeeper, and cook — the women who care for them like their ...

In her Vesak day message, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya wished that this Vesak celebration be a blessed one filled with kindness and compassion towards all living beings “It is an honor to ...

As Vesak dawns across Sri Lanka, the entire nation undergoes a breathtaking transformation, adorned with a vibrant tapestry of light and colour. Countless handmade lanterns, known as Vesak Kudu, ...

Vesak marks the Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana of Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, and as worship and religious observances in temples take pride of place on Vesak Poya day, families and ...

The entire Nation is enveloped in spiritual fervour as it celebrates yet another Vesak Poya Day marking the Birth, Enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha. Religious activities including ...

People participate in a celebration of Vesak Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on May 12, 2025. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua) People participate in a celebration of Vesak Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka ...

Vintage baseball cards from a Northeast Ohio attic sold for more than $120,000 during a recent online auction. The sale was conducted by Stark County's Kiko Auctions. The sibling owners ...

Vesak stands as the most significant religious festival for Buddhists globally, a time of profound reflection and celebration. This sacred day uniquely commemorates the three fundamental milestones in ...

Vesak Day celebrates Buddha Gautama, the Great Teacher or Spiritual Guru around the 5th century BC. Also known as Siddhartha Gautama, he was born into royalty but believed that wealth did not ...

Quan Su Street (from Tran Hung Dao to Ly Thuong Kiet) is temporarily closed to all vehicles except those with Vesak permits. May 17 (5:00 AM – 7:30 AM): Restrictions on Ly Thuong Kiet (from Hoa Lo to ...