Dey (month)
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Dey (Persian: دی, Persian pronunciation: [dei̯][1]) is the tenth month of the Solar Hijri calendar, the official calendar of Iran and Afghanistan. It marks the start of winter.[1] It has thirty days,[1] beginning in December and ending in January of the Gregorian Calendar.
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Dey | |
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Native name | دی (Persian) |
Calendar | Solar Hijri calendar |
Month number | 10 |
Number of days | 30 |
Season | Winter |
Gregorian equivalent | December-January |
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The associated astrological sign in the tropical zodiac is Capricorn.[1]
The name is derived from Daθušō, "The Creator" (i.e. Ahura Mazda).