Culture, festivals

Question 1

Vesak’ is associated with which religion?

[A] Hinduism
[B] Islam
[C] Buddhism
[D] Jainism

Answer 1

C [Buddhism]

Notes:
1. Buddha Purnima is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha. This year marks the 2585th birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha.
2. In South and Southeast Asia, the Buddha’s birth is celebrated as part of Vesak, a festival that also celebrates the Buddha’s enlightenment (on the day of the full moon) and death.