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| − | The Buddhist New Year is celebrated on different days throughout the world. In Theravadin countries (Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Laos), the new year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April. In Mahayana countries, the new year usually starts on the first full moon day in January, and Tibetan Buddhists generally celebrate it in March. | + | The [[Buddhist]] New Year is celebrated on different days throughout the [[world]]. In [[Theravadin]] countries ([[Thailand]], [[Burma]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Cambodia]] and [[Laos]]), the new year is celebrated for three days from the first [[full moon]] day in April. In [[Mahayana]] countries, the new year usually starts on the first [[full moon]] day in January, and [[Tibetan Buddhists]] generally celebrate it in March. |
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Latest revision as of 03:25, 17 September 2013
The Buddhist New Year is celebrated on different days throughout the world. In Theravadin countries (Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Laos), the new year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April. In Mahayana countries, the new year usually starts on the first full moon day in January, and Tibetan Buddhists generally celebrate it in March.
