Marǧūmay

Marǧúmay (Pashto: مرغومی) is the name of the tenth month of the Afghan calendar. It occurs in the winter season, from December 21/22 to January 19/20. It has 30 days.

Marǧúmay corresponds with the tropical Zodiac sign Capricorn. Marǧúmay literally means markhor or a wild goat in Pashto.

Observances

For those countries that observe Epiphany on the first Sunday of January following the New Year, the Solar Hijri date falls as the third Sunday of Marǧūmay.

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