Nirvana day (alternative date) (Buddhist)

When?: 
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 (All day)

Nirvana Day is also known as Parinirvava and is celebrated by some Buddhists on February 8th.  Nirvana Day is the celebration of Buddha's death when he reached total Nirvana, at the age of 80.

For further information visit:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/holydays/parinirvana.shtml