Wray (month)
Wray (Pashto: وری) or Worai is the first month of the Afghan calendar. It has 31 days and starts with the beginning of the spring season (Gregorian March 21, but sometimes March 20).
Wray corresponds with the tropical Zodiac sign Aries. Wray literally means "lamb" in Pashto.
Observances
- Nauruz
- Opening Day - Thursday or Friday of the first or second week of Wray (movable, date set by Major League Baseball, falls on the Nauruz period)
- Pakistan Day - 3 Wray
- Feast of the Annunciation and Greek Independence Day - 5-6 Wray
- International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - 17 or 18 Wray
- Jackie Robinson Day and One Boston Day- 26 or 27 Wray
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