Months in Khowar

The Khowar language, spoken in the valleys of Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Kalash region, carries a deep connection to nature, tradition, and the changing seasons. Each month in Khowar is not just a name but a reflection of the environment and cultural rhythms of the region.

The Twelve Months in Khowar

Winter and New Beginnings

پھیتنگ | Phiting

January
The start of the year, marked by cold and renewal.

اڑیان | Aryan

February
A transitional month as winter slowly fades.

Spring and Growth

ݰداغ | Shidagh

March
The arrival of warmth and the early signs of spring.

گندور | Gandur

April
A time of blossoms and nature’s revival.

بوئے | Booye

May
The season of greenery and agricultural growth.

Summer and Abundance

یوغ | Yugh

June
Long summer days bring energy and life.

پینی مور | Peni Mor

July
The peak of warmth, when the rivers flow strong.

موژ مس | Moj Mas

August
The month of harvest and abundance.

Autumn and Change

خومپڅ | Khumpits

September
The air turns crisp as summer fades.

کھول کریمی | Khol Karimi

October
A season of golden landscapes and falling leaves.

Winter Returns

ݯھان ݯھوری | Chhan Chhuri

November
Cold winds signal the start of winter’s return.

ٹھونگشال | Thungshal

December
The year comes to a reflective close in the depths of winter.

Each of these months carries the essence of the Khowar-speaking people, preserving their connection to nature, heritage, and tradition.

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