The full moon of Waso in July marks the start of the three-month Buddhist Lent, which signifies the Lord Buddha's first sermon made 2,500 years ago. It is a period for reflection, meditation and contemplation. Monks return to their monasteries for spiritual retreat while young people who have to spend an obligatory season in monasteries do so around this time. Ordinary folk are also expected to be more spiritual. Events such as marriages and moving houseare avoided.
| July 4 to 8 |
Rakhine Spiritual Cliff |
| July 14 to 15 |
Shinbin-sagyo Ceremony |
| July 15 |
Waso Day |
| July 15 to Oct 12 |
Fish Feeding Festival |
| July 16 |
Flower-picking Ceremony |
| July 19 |
Martyr's Day |
| July 31 to August 14 |
Thread-tying Ceremony |
| July 31 to August 2 |
Shwe-Kyun-bin Ceremony |
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