Khordad
| Khordad | |
|---|---|
| Native name | |
| Calendar | Solar Hijri calendar |
| Month number | 3 |
| Number of days | 31 |
| Season | Spring |
| Gregorian equivalent | May–June |
Khordad (Persian: خرداد, Persian pronunciation: [xoɾˈdɒːd]) is the third month of the Solar Hijri calendar. Khordad has thirty-one days. It begins in May and ends in June by the Gregorian calendar. Khordad is the third month of the spring season (Bahar). It is followed by Tir. The Afghan Persian name is Jawzā (جَوزا). The name is derived from the deity name Haurvatat.