On December 15, 1999, at the request of 34 countries with Buddhism, to honor the moral, cultural values, ideas of peace, solidarity and friendship of Buddha, the United Nations General Assembly at its session. At the 54th meeting, item 174 of the agenda recognized Vesak as an international cultural and religious festival of the United Nations (Vesak), the day commemorating the birth of Buddha Shakyamuni. enlightenment and entering Nirvana (also known as the Three Great Ceremonies).