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India's May 2026 Holiday Pulse: Buddha Purnima, Akshaya Tritiya & Eid al-Adha - Quiz
Holidays
Test your knowledge on the major holidays and observances taking place in India during May 2026, including Buddha Purnima, Akshaya Tritiya, and Eid al-Adha.
India
May 2026
Buddha Purnima
Akshaya Tritiya
Eid al-Adha
Festivals
15 Questions
Hard
Ages 5+
May 1, 2026
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1
In May 2026, which Hindu festival, signifying 'never diminishing' prosperity, falls on April 19th-20th and is considered highly auspicious for purchasing gold?
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A
Akshaya Tritiya
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B
Buddha Purnima
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C
Id-ul-Zuha
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D
Gudi Padwa
2
Buddha Purnima in May 2026 commemorates significant events in the life of Gautama Buddha. Which of these events is NOT traditionally associated with Buddha Purnima?
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A
His birth
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B
His enlightenment
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C
His Mahaparinirvana (death)
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D
His ascension to heaven
3
Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a major Islamic holiday. In May 2026, it is tentatively scheduled to be observed starting on which date?
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A
May 20th
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B
May 23rd
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C
May 27th
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D
May 31st
4
Which state-specific observances coincide with Buddha Purnima on May 1, 2026, in India?
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A
Onam and Vishu
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B
Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day
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C
Pongal and Tamil New Year
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D
Baisakhi and Lohri
5
The Tithi for Akshaya Tritiya in 2026 begins on April 19th at 10:49 AM and ends on April 20th at what time?
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A
07:27 AM
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B
09:12 PM
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C
10:52 PM
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D
05:51 AM
6
Buddha Purnima in 2026 marks Mahatma Buddha's 2588th birth anniversary. This observance falls on which day of the week?
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A
Thursday
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B
Friday
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C
Saturday
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D
Sunday
7
Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in 2026 is a tentative holiday. Which other significant Islamic event concludes with this observance?
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A
The Hajj pilgrimage
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B
The fasting of Ramadan
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C
The start of Muharram
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D
The Day of Ashura
8
According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Buddha is revered as the ninth avatar of which deity?
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A
Lord Shiva
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B
Lord Brahma
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C
Lord Vishnu
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D
Lord Ganesha
9
For Akshaya Tritiya 2026, the most favorable window for purchasing gold is stated to be from 10:49 AM on April 19th to approximately what time on April 20th?
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A
05:51 AM
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B
07:27 AM
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C
12:00 PM
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D
03:00 PM
10
Which of the following festivals in May 2026 is also known as Vesak in some Southeast Asian countries?
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A
Akshaya Tritiya
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B
Id-ul-Zuha
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C
Buddha Purnima
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D
Ganga Dussehra
11
In 2026, which of these days is NOT listed as a public holiday in May in India, despite being a significant observance?
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A
Buddha Purnima
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B
Akshaya Tritiya
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C
Eid al-Adha
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D
Labour Day
12
The Purnima Tithi for Buddha Purnima 2026 begins on April 30th at 9:12 PM and ends on May 1st at what time?
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A
07:27 AM
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B
09:00 PM
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C
10:52 PM
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D
11:59 PM
13
Which major Islamic holiday in May 2026 commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son?
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A
Eid al-Fitr
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B
Eid al-Adha
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C
Ramadan
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D
Mawlid
14
Banks in India will remain closed on May 1, 2026, for multiple reasons. Which of these is NOT a reason for bank closure on that day?
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A
Maharashtra Day
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B
Buddha Purnima
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C
Labour Day
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D
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
15
Akshaya Tritiya is considered an 'Abujh Muhurat'. What does this term signify in traditional Indian astrology?
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A
A day requiring a specific auspicious time for all activities
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B
A day that is inherently favorable for starting new projects without checking specific timings
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C
A day only suitable for religious rituals and ceremonies
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D
A day that brings only temporary good fortune
