annual is the frequency of this festival . Loi Krathong is also called Maghi . The 2018 date of the festival was Sun, 25 March . The common name of the festival Guru Poornima (Guru Worship on a Summer Full Moon day) is Loi Krathong . The same day, at nightfall is when this festival ends  . The festival involves celebrating surya puja in river . The 2020 date of the festival was June 7 (Eastern) . Japanese New Year (Shōgatsu),Tazaungdaing festival (in Myanmar),Buddha's Birthday is related to Loi Krathong . Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is when the festival begins . Loi Krathong 2021 date was August 25 . Loi Krathong 2019 date was 19 May . Loi Krathong is of Hindu type . sun worship are the significance of the Loi Krathong festival . Cambodia (as Bon Om Touk),northern Malaysia observe Loi Krathong festival . Ramayana Katha recitation rituals are observed in this festival . On May or June (last), Loi Krathong is celebrated
The festival Loi Krathong is celebrated due to 5 reasons