My father passed away last autumn. This is the first time honoring him during obon. During the first obon, a lantern and food is prepared to guide the deceased to visit us at home.
ご質問ありがとうございます。
少し長いですが、「初盆」は英語で「first time honoring during obon」と言います。
また、「父が昨年の秋に亡くなり、この夏が初盆です。初盆には、故人を家に迎えるために、提灯や食べ物を備えます。」と説明したいなら、そうすると「My father passed away last autumn. This is the first time honoring him during obon. During the first obon, a lantern and food is prepared to guide the deceased to visit us at home.」になります。
ご参考になれば幸いです。