The Afghan Shamsi calendar (also known as the Persian or Jalali calendar) is the official solar calendar used in Afghanistan and Iran. It has 12 months, with the first 6 months having 31 days, the next 5 months having 30 days, and the last month having 29 days in common years and 30 days in leap years. The calendar is based on the solar year and is more accurate than the Gregorian calendar for astronomical purposes.
Key Features of the Afghan Shamsi Calendar:
- Official calendar of Afghanistan
- Solar-based calendar (365.2425 days per year)
- More accurate than Gregorian calendar
- Used for official purposes in Afghanistan
- Based on astronomical observations
Afghan Shamsi Calendar Months:
حمل (Hamal) - 31 days
ثور (Saur) - 31 days
جوزا (Jawza) - 31 days
سرطان (Saratan) - 31 days
اسد (Asad) - 31 days
سنبله (Sonbola) - 31 days
میزان (Mizan) - 30 days
عقرب (Aqrab) - 30 days
قوس (Qaws) - 30 days
جدی (Jadi) - 30 days
دلو (Dalwa) - 30 days
حوت (Hut) - 29/30 days
Important Afghan Holidays:
نوروز (Nowruz) - Afghan New Year (1st of Hamal)
جشن مهرگان (Mehrgan) - Autumn Festival
جشن یلدا (Yalda) - Winter Solstice
روز استقلال (Independence Day) - August 19