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What does Vesak mean?

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Proper noun
  1. A Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.
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I remember during Vesak and other Buddhist festivals the inmates organised meals and other things for passers-by.
I am sure his daughter in ice-bound Toronto appreciates a diary that provides useful information like when Vesak Day is.
The official said that Vesak, the birth anniversary of the Buddha, was observed recently at the Lankan missions in the Kingdom.
The TPF called off its campaign on the Buddhist festival of Vesak, but warned protests would resume.
The day of the Buddha's birth is widely celebrated in Theravada countries as Vesak.
One of the most important festivals of all is Vesak at the full moon in May when the birth, enlightenment and decease of the Buddha are remembered.

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