Saga Dawa is one of the most important festivals for Tibetan Buddhism. It  is celebrated to commemorates Shakyamuni's Buddhahood and the death of his mortal body. This day is considered holiest in Tibet as there memorable occasions coincide on this day, Buddha's birth and Buddha's enlightenment and Buddha’s Nirvana. Pilgrims visit Lhasa and  turn prayer wheels, have vegetarian lunch and a enjoy festival with folk entertainments.