Lunar Calendar Of Egypt

The lunar calendar of Egypt refers to the ancient Egyptian calendar that was based on the cycles of the moon, as opposed to the more well-known Egyptian civil calendar, which was a solar calendar. The lunar calendar was used for religious and agricultural purposes, aligning with the lunar months that were approximately 29.5 days long. In Hebrew, this can be translated as לוח הירח של מצרים. In Arabic, it is referred to as التقويم القمري لمصر. The lunar calendar was crucial for determining the dates of religious festivals and agricultural activities, as it provided a more precise alignment with the natural cycles of the environment. The ancient Egyptians observed the phases of the moon to track time, and this lunar calendar was used alongside the solar calendar to ensure accuracy in both religious and practical matters. The lunar calendar consisted of 12 months, each containing either 29 or 30 days, with an additional intercalary month added periodically to keep the calendar in sync with the solar year.