Buddha Day/Visakha Puja

General Practices

Buddhists often decorate their homes and visit their local temples. Observers are encouraged to refrain from slaughtering and to avoid eating meat on this date.

Description

This holiday is traditionally known as Buddha’s birthday. It is the major Buddhist festival, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.

Recommended Accommodations

Provide food accommodation as requested, and offer vegetarian options when planning menus for events on this date.