Festivals Festivals Calendar Of Festivals Buddhist Christian Hindu Islam Jewish Sikh Passing Through Life Change And Renewal Family Festivals World Festivals Fun Festivals Seasonal Festivals Celebrating The Arts National Days One Special Day Other Beliefs Remembering The Past World Gatherings	Buddha's Birthday The birthday of Buddha is honoured by a priest at the Zojoji temple in Japan. The festival, which also commemorates Buddha's death in 483 BC, is celebrated in April by Buddhists everywhere in many different ways. They may visit a temple or make gifts to monasteries. A bronze Buddha   Previous: Back Book: Festivals Section: Festivals Chapter: Buddhist