Kab (Pashto: كب) is the name of the twelfth and last month of the Afghan calendar. It occurs in the late winter season (from February 19/20 to March 19/20). It has 29 days in usual years but 30 days in leap years.

Kab corresponds with the tropical Zodiac sign Pisces. Kab literally means "fish" in Pashto.

Events

Observances and holidays

Movable observance

  • Lantern Festival: Held 15 days following the Chinese New Year, date falls on first or second week of this month
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