It is also called Buddha Day. In 2024 Wesak falls on 23 May. Parinirvana Day remembers the time the Buddha attained Nirvana - or enlightenment. Statues of the Buddha, Bodhi trees, and lotus flowers.

Wesak is the most important of the Buddhist ... Gifts are taken to an altar to be offered to the Buddha statues. This shows respect and gratitude to the Buddha for his life and teachings.