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Ullambana | Buddhism

Name: Ullambana | Buddhism
Start: 2026-08-27T00:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-08-27T23:59:59+10:00

August 27

Holy Day: UllambanaDate: Thursday 27 August 2026 **Religion: Buddhism
Ullambana, is a Mahayana Buddhist ritual of making merit for the deceased. Lay devotees make offerings on behalf of their ancestors and dedicate the merit towards relieving their suffering. Also known as ‘Ancestor Day’ or ‘Obon’.
** Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date

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Date: August 27

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Ullambana | Buddhism

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