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