Joishtho

Joishtho (Bengali: জ্যৈষ্ঠ, Jyôishţhô or জৈষ্ঠ্য, Jôishţhyô, colloquially জেঠ Jeţh) is the second month and the last month for summer of the Bengali calendar.[1][2] Its name is derived from the star Jyestha.[1]

Joishtho
Joishtho is one of the hottest month of the year in Bangladesh and Bengal
Native nameজ্যৈষ্ঠ (Bengali)
Calendar
Month number
  • 2
Number of days
  • 31 (Bangladesh);
  • 31/32 (India)
SeasonSummer
Gregorian equivalentMay-June

References

  1. "Bangabda". Banglapedia. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
  2. Azad, Zakir (30 August 2008). "The Mohua Tree Stands Through Time". Star Insight. Retrieved 2017-04-18.


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