Bodhi Day 2022: Date, History and Significance

Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. The word enlightenment is known as Bodhi in Pali and Sanskrit.

According to tradition, Gautama Buddha had forsaken years of extreme ascetic practices and resolved to sit under a tree, which is also known as the Bodhi tree. He meditated under the Bodhi tree until he attained enlightenment. As we celebrate Bodhi Day 2022, here is everything that you need to know

Bodhi Day 2022 date

Bodhi Day is an annual observance that is celebrated every year on December 8. Like every year, this year too it will be observed on December 8, Thursday.