Today on the 28th May, Friday, marks Vesak Day, and you know what, I found some people are still ignorant and clueless of the respective religious celebrations we Singaporean celebrate.
For example Vesak Day is a day celebrated by Buddhists which commemorates the birth and enlightenment of Buddha and his entry into Nirvana.
And how about the rest of the holidays in Singapore, well read on.
Other Singapore Public Holidays
- Chinese New Year (14 February 2010) – This holiday is self-explanatory right. The Chinese believes it is a day of change where all creations are reborn on New Year’s day. So it’s out with the old and in with the new.
- Good Friday (2 April 2010) – A day where Christians commemorate the day Jesus was crucified. It’s a solemn day to reflect upon the death of Jesus Christ.
- Hari Raya Puasa (10 September 2010) – A day where Muslims celebrate personal triumph, self-restraint and abstinence, after a month of fasting. The fasting and celebration symbolises purification and renewal.
- Deepavali (5 November 2010) – A days where Hindus marks the defeat of the evil King Narakasura by the Lord Krishna. It symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, and of good over evil.
- Hari Raya Haji (17 November 2010) – The day marks the end of a Muslim’s pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It also commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s spirit of sacrifice, thus Muslims worldwide sacrifice sheep, cows or camels symbolically.
- Christmas Day (25 December 2010) – Again self-explanatory right, it’s a popular holiday. It is to commemorate the the birth of Jesus.
