Hitia
Hiṭia (Classical Mandaic: ࡄࡉࡈࡉࡀ) is the eleventh month of the Mandaean calendar. The first day of the month is Dehwa Daimana, the birthday of John the Baptist.
| Hitia | |
|---|---|
| Native name | ࡄࡉࡈࡉࡀ (Classical Mandaic) |
| Calendar | Mandaean calendar |
| Month number | 11 |
| Number of days | 30 |
| Season | paiz (autumn) |
| Gregorian equivalent | May / June |
| Significant days | Dehwa Daimana (Hiṭia 1) |
It is the Mandaic name for the constellation Sagittarius. It currently corresponds to May / Jun in the Gregorian calendar due to a lack of a leap year in the Mandaean calendar.
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