Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year’s Day. All Thais perform many auspicious ceremonies on this day. It also presents an opportunity for Thai people to remember and pay respect to their parents, relatives, teachers, and others.
On June 9, 2005, Phra Vidhetdhammarangsi turned 80 years old. Monks, laypeople of Wat Thai Washington, D.C. and his students hosted the birthday celebrations for him during June 3-12, 2005.