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Marǧūmay

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Marǧúmay (Pashto: مرغومی) is the name of the tenth month of the Afghan calendar. It occurs in the winter season, from December 21/22 to January 19/20. It has 30 days.

Marǧúmay corresponds with the tropical Zodiac sign Capricorn. Marǧúmay literally means markhor or a wild goat in Pashto.

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 Marǧūmay.