Salwāǧá (Pashto: سلواغه) is the name of the eleventh month of the Afghan calendar. It occurs in the winter season, from January 20/21 to February 18/19. It has 30 days.
Salwāǧá corresponds with the tropical Zodiac sign Aquarius. Salwāǧá literally means "pail of water" in Pashto.[1][2]
Observances[edit]
- Chinese New Year - Movable (either on the first to third week of Salwāǧá)
- Super Bowl Sunday - Third or Fourth Sunday of Salwāǧá
- Washington's Birthday and President's Day - Last Monday of Salwāǧá
- Republic Day (India) and Australia Day - 6-7 Salwāǧá
- National Day of Sri Lanka - 16 Salwāǧá
- Valentine's Day - 25-26 Salwāǧá
References[edit]
- ^ "Afghan Calendar". 11 June 2018.
- ^ "Hijri Shamsi (H.S.) & Anno Domini (A.D.) Calendars".