Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,753,895,248 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

lunar calendar

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.12 sec.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lunar calendar - a calendar based on lunar cycles
calendar - a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
Roman calendar - the lunar calendar in use in ancient Rome; replaced by the Julian calendar in 46 BC
Islamic calendar, Mohammedan calendar, Moslem calendar, Muhammadan calendar, Muslim calendar - the lunar calendar used by Muslims; dates from 622 AD (the year of the Hegira); the beginning of the Muslim year retrogresses through the solar year completing the cycle every 32 years


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
Even today, despite adopting the Gregorian calendar, the Chinese still turn to their traditional lunar calendar to mark New Year (second full moon after the winter solstice), along with a panoply of assorted holidays and festivals.
Delight: this dazzling installation in a Hong Kong park celebrates a ... by Slessor, Catherine / The Architectural Review
Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims abstain from food, drink and other sensual pleasures from break of dawn to sunset.
House members attend CAIR iftar by Hanley, Delinda C. / Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
Legend has it that the lunar calendar was created by the emperor Huang Di 4704 years ago.
IN WITH A BANG! L.A.'S CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES CELEBRATE FAMILY, ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.