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SUMMARY:Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
DESCRIPTION:Nikini Full Moon Poya commemorates the First Buddhist Council at Rajagaha\, where 500 Arahants preserved the Dhamma and Vinaya after the Buddha's Parinibbāna. It also marks the start of the Vassana rainy retreat\, strengthening monastic discipline.  \nWhen is Nikini Full Moon Poya Day?\nNikini Full Moon Poya Day is celebrated on the full moon day in August. \nThe following is the list of Nikini Full Moon Poya Day from 2020 to 2049. \n   \n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                            \n                    \n        \n\n                                                        HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n        \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 03\, 2020Monday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 22\, 2021Sunday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 11\, 2022Thursday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 30\, 2023Wednesday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 19\, 2024Monday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 08\, 2025Friday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 27\, 2026Thursday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 16\, 2027Monday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 20\, 2028Sunday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 09\, 2029Thursday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 28\, 2030Wednesday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 17\, 2031Sunday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 05\, 2032Thursday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 24\, 2033Wednesday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 14\, 2034Monday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 02\, 2035Thursday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 20\, 2036Wednesday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 10\, 2037Monday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 29\, 2038Sunday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 18\, 2039Thursday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 07\, 2040Tuesday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 26\, 2041Monday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 12\, 2042Tuesday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 08\, 2043Saturday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 11\, 2044Thursday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 06\, 2045Sunday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 01\, 2046Wednesday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 19\, 2047Monday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 09\, 2048Sunday        \n            \n            Nikini Full Moon Poya DayAug 19\, 2049Thursday        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\nThe History of Nikini Full Moon Poya Day?\nAfter the Parinibbāna (passing away) of the Buddha in the 5th century BCE\, the Sangha faced the challenge of preserving his teachings. \nThree months later\, under the leadership of Ven. Mahākassapa Thera\, the First Buddhist Council was convened at Rajagaha (Rajgir\, India). 500 Arahants (enlightened monks) gathered to recite and codify the Dhamma (teachings) and the Vinaya (disciplinary code). \nVen. Ananda\, the Buddha's attendant\, who had memorized most of the Buddha's discourses\, recited the Suttas. Ven. Upali recited the Vinaya rules. \nThis effort ensured the authentic transmission of the Buddha's word across generations. \nVen. Ananda\, beloved for his devotion and memory\, had not attained Arahantship at the time of the Buddha's passing. On the night before the Council\, he attained enlightenment\, enabling him to participate. His recitation of the Buddha's sermons was crucial in preserving the Sutta Pitaka. \nNikini Poya also commemorates the formal establishment of the Vassana (rainy season retreat). During the rainy months\, monks were required to remain in one monastery rather than travel. This practice encouraged meditation\, teaching\, and discipline\, while laypeople supported the monks with food and essentials. \nWith the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka (3rd century BCE\, Arahat Mahinda)\, Nikini Poya became part of the Buddhist calendar.
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