Buddha Purnima 2028 falls on Monday, May 8, 2028 in Kuwait City. It is Vaishakha Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:01 AM and sunset 6:28 PM.
Same day as India
Also known as: Vesak · Buddha Jayanti · Wesak
Kuwait City timings
Date
Monday, May 8, 2028
Monday
Lunar date
Vaishakha Purnima
Sunrise
5:01 AM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Moonrise
6:21 PM
Moonset
4:11 AM
Shubh muhurat in Kuwait City
Abhijit Muhurat11:17 AM – 12:11 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid6:42 AM – 8:23 AM
The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.
Buddha Purnima falls on the full moon of Vaishakha, the day tradition assigns to the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death alike. Observed as Vesak across Buddhist Asia, it is the most significant day in the Buddhist calendar.
How it is observed
Temples are lit and circumambulated, the Sutras are recited, and the day is kept with vegetarian food, almsgiving and the release of caged birds.
Buddha Purnima 2028 in Kuwait City is on Monday, May 8, 2028. It falls on Vaishakha Purnima.
Is Buddha Purnima 2028 on the same day in Kuwait City as in India?
Yes. Buddha Purnima falls on May 8, 2028 in both Kuwait City and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.
What else is Buddha Purnima called?
Buddha Purnima is also known as Vesak, Buddha Jayanti, Wesak. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.