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Dey (Persian: دی, Persian pronunciation: [dei̯][1]) is the tenth month of the Solar Hijri calendar, the official calendar of Iran and Afghanistan. It marks the start of winter.[1] It has thirty days,[1] beginning in December and ending in January of the Gregorian Calendar.

Dey
Native nameدی (Persian)
CalendarSolar Hijri calendar
Month number10
Number of days30
SeasonWinter
Gregorian equivalentDecember-January
← Azar
Bahman →

The associated astrological sign in the tropical zodiac is Capricorn.[1]

The name is derived from Daθušō, "The Creator" (i.e. Ahura Mazda).

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Observances

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d "Months and Seasons - Persian Vocabulary". 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2014.