The End of Buddhist Lent Day festival takes place on the 15th day of the waxing moon on the 11th lunar month (around October) each year. This marks the end of the rain retreat period that starts around August, during which Buddhist monks do not stay overnight away from their monasteries and spend the time studying the dharma. On the end of Buddhist Lent Day, people give food offerings to Buddhist monks, specifically called Tak Bat Thewo. In some places, people pray and listen to Buddhist sermons. At night, they watch shows and light candles on temples walls. These are just a few of the events and celebrations throughout the country: