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Saphar

Saphar

9.9
The second month of the Muslim calendar
  • noun
: Safar
  • Many traditions and customs are associated with Saphar, which is the second month of the Islamic calendar.

Examples

  • Muslims observe significant events during Saphar, the second month of their calendar.

  • The Islamic month of Saphar often falls at a different time each Gregorian year.

  • Many traditions and customs are associated with Saphar in various Muslim communities.

  • The month of Saphar is significant in the Islamic calendar.

  • Many events are celebrated during Saphar.

  • Muslims observe various significant events during Saphar, the second month in their lunar calendar.

  • The Islamic month of Saphar frequently varies in timing each year when compared to the Gregorian calendar.

Synonyms

Safar
vsSaphar
1 8.7

The second month of the Islamic calendar based on the moon

is the same month but does not mention the lunar aspect

Surface Forms

Saphar singular
Saphars plural

Etymology

The word Saphar comes from the Arabic word safar, which was used for 'empty' or 'whistling'—perhaps because people left their homes or the wind was loud in that time; that's why Saphar is the name of the second month in the Islamic calendar.