| Aban | |
|---|---|
| Native name | آبان (Persian) |
| Calendar | Solar Hijri calendar |
| Month number | 8 |
| Number of days | 30 |
| Season | Autumn |
| Gregorian equivalent | October-November |
Aban (Persian: آبان, Persian pronunciation: [ɒːˈbɒːn][1]) is the eighth month of the Solar Hijri calendar, the official calendar of Iran and Afghanistan.[1] Aban has 30 days.[1] It begins in October and ends in November by the Gregorian calendar[citation needed]. Aban corresponds to the tropical astrological month of Scorpio.
Aban is the second month of autumn, and is followed by Azar.[1]
The name is derived from Aban, i.e. "waters".