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Poya

Poya is the name given to the Buddhist holiday of Uposatha in Sri Lanka, where it is a civil and bank holiday. Full moon day is normally considered as the poya day in every month.

Poya (moth)

Poya (moth) is a genus of moth in the family Geometridae.

Poya (disambiguation)

Poya is a Buddhist public holiday in Sri Lanka.

Poya may also refer to:

In New Caledonia
  • Poya, New Caledonia, a town
  • Poya River
  • AS Poya, a football club
Other meanings
  • Poya people of Patagonia
  • Poya Castle in Switzerland
  • Poya (moth), a moth genus
  • Poya Pictures, American film and video production company

Usage examples of "poya".

In observance of Poya, the soldiers did not leave their circle around a cassette player.

The caretaker may remain on the premises, but perhaps not today, because today is Poya, day of reverence for our Lord Buddha.