Held in November during the full moon to celebrate the reversal of the Tonle Sap river flow.
In the Khmer calendar, the year 1987 corresponds to the year 2530. Here is a breakdown of the Khmer calendar for the year 1987: khmer calendar 1987
: This day marks the entrance of a new "Angel" to protect the world. In 1987, families would have prepared food and offerings to receive this new deity. Veareak Wanabat (Day 2) Held in November during the full moon to
In 1987, the traditional New Year fell on (Gregorian). According to Khmer lunar calculation, this was the end of the year of the Tiger and the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit . In 1987, families would have prepared food and
Each lunar month has either 29 or 30 days. The month begins with the new moon ( reach ). The full moon ( pheng ) marks the 15th day of the waxing moon. Important Buddhist holy days— Sela Bat (observance days)—fall on the new moon, full moon, and quarter moons.