Which country has declared National Vesak week from May 15 to 21, 2019?
Correct answer: D. Sri Lanka
- A. Nepal
- B. India
- C. Pakistan
- D. Sri Lanka
Explanation
Sri Lanka declared 15 to 21 May 2019 as National Vesak Week to mark Vesak, the major Buddhist observance commemorating the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. Vesak is especially significant in Sri Lanka because Buddhism is the country’s predominant religion.
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