The sixth month of the Jewish calendar in non-leap years, typically falling in February or March of the Gregorian calendar.
From Hebrew 'Adar', possibly from Akkadian 'adar' or Persian origin, the name has been used in Jewish timekeeping for over 2,000 years.
In leap years, Jews celebrate 'Adar I' and 'Adar II,' adding a whole bonus month every few years to keep the lunar calendar aligned with seasons—an ancient solution to a mathematical problem.
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