Day Guide for Thursday May 23rd 2024

This is our day guide for Thursday May 23rd 2024 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 144 of 2024.

Holidays on May 23rd 2024

International: Vesak Full Moon Poya. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

International: Buddha Day. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana

Bhutan: Lord Buddha's Parinirvana . This is a Buddhist festival that marks the death of the Buddha.

Jamaica: Labour Day. Replaced Empire Day in 1961. Marks a labour rebellion in 1938

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Observances on May 23rd 2024

United Nations: Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
United Nations: International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
USA: National Lucky Penny Day
USA: National Taffy Day
International: World Turtle Day
Sweden: Linnaeus Day

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