Adar
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Adar (Hebrew: ×Ö²×ָר from adir, "strength") is the twelth month of the Hebrew calendar. It is 29 days long, and occurs in February-March in the Gregorian calendar. The festival Purim falls within this month. In a leap year, it is preceded by a 30-day additional month, Adar Aleph or Adar I; the usual month is then called Adar Bet or Adar II. Adar Aleph has 29 days; Purim is still observed in Adar Bet. Adar Bet has 30 days.
Due to the presence of purim in this month, it is considered to be the happiest month of the Hebrew calendar: its motto is MiShenichnas Adar Marbim BeSimcha "Since Adar enters, be more joyful."
External links
- Judaism 101 Current Hebrew calendar with corresponding Gregorian dates.