Aban (month)
Aban (Persian: آبان, Persian pronunciation: [ɒːˈbɒːn]) is the eighth month of the Solar Hijri calendar, the official calendar of Iran and Afghanistan. Aban has 30 days. It begins in October and ends in November by the Gregorian calendar. Aban corresponds to the tropical astrological month of Scorpio.
| Aban | |
|---|---|
| Native name | آبان (Persian) |
| Calendar | Solar Hijri calendar |
| Month number | 8 |
| Number of days | 30 |
| Season | Autumn |
| Gregorian equivalent | October-November |
Aban is the second month of autumn, and is followed by Azar.
The name is derived from Aban, i.e. "waters".
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