Azar
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For other uses, see Azar (disambiguation).
Azar (Persian: آذر, Persian pronunciation: [ɒːˈzæɾ][1]) is the ninth month of the Solar Hijri calendar, the official calendar of Iran and Afghanistan.[1] Azar has thirty days.[1] It begins in November and ends in December by the Gregorian calendar[citation needed]. Azar corresponds to the Tropical Astrological month of Sagittarius.
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Azar | |
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Native name | آذر (Persian) |
Calendar | Solar Hijri calendar |
Month number | 9 |
Number of days | 30 |
Season | Autumn |
Gregorian equivalent | November-December |
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Azar is the third month of autumn, and is followed by Dey.[1]
The name is derived from Atar, the Zoroastrian concept of holy fire.