"Bodhi Day: Unveiling the Sacred Celebration of Enlightenment in Buddhism"
Buddhists around the world are celebrating Bodhi Day, also known as Buddha's Enlightenment Day, which commemorates when Siddhartha Gautama achieved awakening and became the Buddha. The holiday is celebrated on different dates depending on the region, with Japan observing it on December 8. Bodhi Day is most commonly celebrated in East Asia's Buddhist Mahayana traditions, and observances vary but often include prayers, scripture readings, tree decorations, special meals, acts of kindness, and meditation. The Bodhi Tree, under which Gautama attained enlightenment, is considered a sacred symbol in Buddhism, and Bodh Gaya in India is a significant pilgrimage site.