Tir (month)
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Tir (Persian: تیر, Persian pronunciation: [tiːɾ][1]) is the fourth month of the Solar Hijri calendar, which is the official calendar of Iran and Afghanistan.[1] Tir has thirty-one days,[1] spanning parts of June and July in the Gregorian calendar[citation needed]. In Afghan Persian it is called Saraṭān (Cancer).
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Tir | |
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Native name | تیر (Persian) |
Calendar | Solar Hijri calendar |
Month number | 4 |
Number of days | 31 |
Season | Summer |
Gregorian equivalent | June-July |
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Tir is the first month of summer, and is followed by Amardad.[1] Named after, Tishtrya, a Zoroastrian benevolent divinity associated with life-bringing rainfall and fertility.