Fast of Esther is also called Là Bealltainn  (Scottish Gaelic) . The 2018 date of the festival was Fri 24 Aug . The festival involves celebrating Mongolian New Year dragon dances . many non-Christians observe Fast of Esther festival . Fast of Esther is related to Bhai Tika . Birth Anniversary of Mahaveer Swami are the significance of the Fast of Esther festival . and Vallamkali rituals are observed in this festival . Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is when the festival begins . The official name of the festival Fast of Esther is Loi Krathong[citation needed] (ลอยกระทง) . The frequency of this festival is annual . Fast of Esther is of national type . June 15 : Islam (not commemorated) is when Fast of Esther is celebrated . The 2019 date of the festival was 6 May – 3 June . September 2, 2019 is when this festival ends  . Fast of Esther 2021 date was April 4 (Western) . The 2020 date of the festival was evening of 23 April (22 April for Mali; 24 April for Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Iran, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka) – 23 May (expected)
Birth Anniversary of Mahaveer Swami is signified by Mongolian New Year dragon dances