Vesak Full Moon Day

Religious and cultural observances related to the Buddhist holiday of Vesak, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. Some discussion about the timing and observance of the holiday emerged.

Only in Sri Lanka can we turn a sacred Buddhist holiday into a scheduling debate, where deciding the precise date of Vesak becomes a national sport more competitive than cricket - because nothing says spiritual enlightenment like bureaucratic calendar gymnastics.