Document Type : Research Paper

Author

• Malek Shoaei

University faculty member

Abstract

A typical calendar among the Kurdish people from the perspective of: the Naming the months, symbolism, the numerous occasions, the consistency with nature and climate, the mythical and religious ideas, and ... distinct from the calendar of other Iranian tribes. In this culture, like the glorious calendar, the year is divided into four seasons and twelve months and each month to thirty days, but the beginning of the year is different from the calendar of the people. The fall season is ahead of the summer season. The names of its twelve species are, respectively: Giyā Bārik, Giyā Jemān, Nowrooz Māng, Kav Ker, Ganem Derav,Puš par, Gā Qur, Miva rasān, ?āxere Sardava, Valng Rizān, Mānge Seya, and Xāka Liva are all raised. There are occasional chaos and in each of these months, there are different occasions that are based on repetition, climate and climate conditions. This article aims to describe the Kurdish bases in a compilation (field book) and in a descriptive analytical manner. This shows the rich background and calendar of the people of this culture, and finding the roots of this calendar in the history and culture of Iran may bring valuable results.

Keywords

• Chronology
• calendar
• Kurdish
• Iran
• Iranian studies