Vesak 2025 will be observed on Monday, May 12 in various countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
The exact date of Vesak—also known as Buddha Purnima—can vary across countries due to differences in lunar calendar calculations and local customs.
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Buddha Purnima 2024 was May 23 in India, Nepal, and several other countries. In others, it was a different day in April or May.
Buddha Purnima is generally celebrated on the full moon of the month Vaisakha, but exact dates vary due to country and tradition.
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16 de septiembre (or “16 of September”) is Mexican Independence Day.
It commemorates Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s “Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores”) speech on the night of September 15, 1810.
This speech was a call to arms that moved the Mexican people to fight an 11-year war that eventually resulted in their independence from Spain.
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Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the United States as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage.
In the 1960s, Cinco de Mayo became a symbol of resistance and identity for Mexican Americans during the Chicano Movement. Later, Cinco de Mayo became commercialized, especially by alcohol and food brands.
However, these celebrations first started in the 1860s to commemorate the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla. Cinco de Mayo means “Fifth of May,” the day that battle took place.
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The difference between Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day is the date and what’s commemorated.
Cinco de Mayo means “Fifth of May” and is celebrated on May 5th. It honors the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla.
Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16th and commemorates the start of Mexico’s War of Independence from Spain.
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The meaning of “cinco” is “five” in Spanish.
In English, it’s used as part of the name of the holiday Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo means “Fifth of May.”
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The official dish of Cinco de Mayo is mole poblano. This is an ancient dish native to the state of Puebla.
Its origin ties into the meaning of Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla.
“Mole poblano” translates as “mole sauce from Puebla.” To translate more Spanish words into English, try QuillBot’s free Translator.
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Happy Mother’s Day in Spanish is Feliz Día de la Madre. “Feliz” is the Spanish word for “happy,” and “Día de la Madre” is the official name of the holiday.
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You can wish friends who are moms a Happy Mother’s Day with a quick text message. Here are some ideas for phrases you can use:
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In a Mother’s Day card, you should let your mom know how much you love her and appreciate what she’s done for you. Here are some phrases that might be useful:
You might also consider writing a Mother’s Day letter to express your appreciation in a longer form.
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