Dey (month)
In today's world, Dey (month) has become a topic of increasing interest to a wide variety of people. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Dey (month) has taken a central role in different aspects of modern society. From its impact on the economy to its influence on culture and politics, Dey (month) has generated debates and discussions around its importance and repercussions. In this article, we will explore the various dimensions of Dey (month), analyzing its implications and challenges in today's world. From its origins to its evolution today, Dey (month) has marked a turning point in the way we approach different aspects of contemporary life.
| Dey | |
|---|---|
| Native name | دی (Persian) |
| Calendar | Solar Hijri calendar |
| Month number | 10 |
| Number of days | 30 |
| Season | Winter |
| Gregorian equivalent | December-January |
Dey (Persian: دی, Persian pronunciation: [dei̯]) is the tenth month of the Solar Hijri calendar, the official calendar of Iran and Afghanistan. It marks the start of winter. It has thirty days, beginning in December and ending in January of the Gregorian Calendar.
The associated astrological sign in the tropical zodiac is Capricorn.
The name is derived from Daθušō, "The Creator" (i.e. Ahura Mazda).
Events
- 10 - 1363 - In a public ceremony in Bandar Seri Begawan, Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah declares Brunei as an sovereign, independent nation.
- 5 - 1370 - Dissolution of the Soviet Union
- 6 - 1383 - Boxing Day tsunami
- 9 - 1388 - Conservative counterdemonstrations during 2009–10 Iranian election protests. Commemorated by hardline figures.
- 27 - 1345 - Super Bowl I held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California between the National Football League and the American Football League.
Births
Deaths
- 5–1351 - Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States
- 5–1385 - Gerald Ford, 38th President of the United States
- 13–1391 - Ayatollah Mojtaba Tehrani, was an Iranian Twelver Shi'a Marja' taqlid[citation needed].
- 15–1311 - Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States
- 15–1297 - Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States
Observances
- Khorram rooz and Feast Day of Ahura Mazda - 1 Dey
- Christmas Eve - 3 or 4 Dey
- Christmas - 4 or 5 Dey, celebrated by Christians of Iranian descent who use the Gregorian Calendar (Georgian date: December 25)
- Boxing Day - 5 or 6 Dey
- New Year's Day (Gregorian calendar) - 10 or 11 Dey
- Zartosht No-Diso - 11 Dey (Zoroastrian holiday, one of the most holy days of Zoroastrianism)
- Traditional Epiphany and Armenian Christmas - 16 or 17 Dey
- Ethiopian Christmas - 17 or 18 Dey
- Feast of the Baptism of the Lord - 23 or 24 Dey (Traditional), fourth Sunday of Dey (modern)
- Traditional Epiphany (Julian Calendar) and Timkat - 29 or 30 Dey
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 Dey.
References
- ^ a b c d "Months and Seasons - Persian Vocabulary". 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
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