The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in partnership with Ministry of Culture, celebrated the Asadha Poornima on July 4, 2020 as Dharma Chakra Day.
The day marks Buddha's first teaching after attaining Enlightenment to the first five ascetic disciples (pañcavargika).
The teaching of Dhamma Cakka – Pavattana Sutta (Pali) is also known as the First Turning of Wheels of Dharma.