Salwāǧa Explained

Salwāǧá (Pushto; Pashto: سلواغه) is the name of the eleventh month of the Afghan calendar. It occurs in the winter season, from January 20/21 to February 18/19. It has 30 days.

Salwāǧá corresponds with the tropical Zodiac sign Aquarius. Salwāǧá literally means "pail of water" in Pashto.^{[1] [2]}

Observances

• Chinese New Year - Movable (either on the first to third week of Salwāǧá)
• Super Bowl Sunday - Third or Fourth Sunday of Salwāǧá
• Washington's Birthday and President's Day - Last Monday of Salwāǧá
• Republic Day (India) and Australia Day - 6-7 Salwāǧá
• National Day of Sri Lanka - 16 Salwāǧá
• Valentine's Day - 25-26 Salwāǧá

Notes and References

1. Web site: Afghan Calendar. 11 June 2018 .
2. Web site: Hijri Shamsi (H.S.) & Anno Domini (A.D.) Calendars.