ISLAMABAD, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday extended heartiest greetings to China and the Chinese people on China National
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Buddha Purnima 2021: History, significance, wishes, greetings, HD images, WhatsApp, Facebook status
On the full moon day of Vaishakh month, the birth anniversary of Lord Gautam Buddha is celebrated as the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima or Vesak. This year the occasion falls on May 26, which coincides with Blood Moon, Supermoon and the first Lunar Eclipse of the year. Lord Buddha was the founder of Buddhism and was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama (c. 563-483 BCE). Hindus and Buddhists all over the world celebrate this day with enthusiasm and zeal. A day before Purnima, Hindus celebrate Nrisimha Jayanti and on Purnima, they observe Kurma Jayanti. On this day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu and seek blessing for a healthy and happy life. They also perform charity, fasting, hold Satyanarayan Katha.