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2. Poson - Wikipedia

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   Poson, also known as Poson Poya, is an annual festival held by Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrating the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC. [1] [2] The festival is the most important Poya (full moon) holiday of the year and the second most important Buddhist holiday of the year, being surpassed in importance by Vesak. [3]

3. Festivals in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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   Esala Perahera (A-suh-luh peh-ruh-ha-ruh) is a grand festival in the month of Esala held in Sri Lanka. [1] Happening in July or August in Kandy, it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist festival consisting of dances and richly decorated elephants.

4. List of festivals in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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5. Uposatha - Wikipedia

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   Poson Poya corresponds to the Jeṭṭhā uposatha, which falls in June. It is of special significance in Sri Lanka because the monk Mahinda, Asoka's son, officially introduced Buddhism to Sri Lanka on this day in the 3rd century B.C. Esala Poya corresponds to Āsāḷhā uposatha, the full moon of July, and is described above.

6. Category:Festivals in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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   Religious festivals in Sri Lanka (1 C, 3 P) Pages in category "Festivals in Sri Lanka" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.

7. 2025 in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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   Other events of 2025; Timeline of Sri Lankan history; The following lists notable events that will occur and take place during 2025 in Sri Lanka ... 7 June – Id Ul ...

8. Category:June 2021 events in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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   Pages in category "June 2021 events in Sri Lanka" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 2021 Sri Lanka floods

9. Vesak - Wikipedia

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   Nowadays, in Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Malaysia, Vesak/Buddha Purnima is celebrated on the day of the first full moon in May in the Gregorian calendar. For countries using the lunisolar calendar, the date for Vesak or Buddha's Birthday varies from year to year in the Gregorian calendar, but usually falls in April or May; in leap ...