Calendar

A year is divided into four seasons, one for each element. Each season has three months, each of 30 days: Taraq, Masta, Magarib, Gammam, Mihla, Qawafil, Safa, Dar, Riyah, Nau, Rahat, Saris. Between Qawafil and Safa fall the five High Holy Days. Each month is divided into six weeks of five days. The holy month or Ramadan is one week, so the year has 73 weeks.

Winter

Sea season, a time of rain. Though rain brings life and renewal, it is also capricious and dangerous. This is a time when people stay home and thend to the heath, herd and family.

• Taraq. January, The first month of the year and of winter. The rain period often begins at this time, with sudden showers. A poor time for travel.
• Masta. February. The second month of the year. Some probability of rain, but rarely the downpours of Taraq. A poor month for travel. Birthing time for herds.
• Magarib. Mars. The third month of the year, the last month of winter. Possible downpours, heavy winds late in the month, travel is possible but dangerous. Planting of the spring harvest.

Spring

Wind season, a time of storms and breezes. A good time for travel, cumulating in the great pilgrimages of ramadan. A time for harvest of luxury crops and slaughter of animals.

• Gammam. April. The fourth month of the year And the first month of spring. Westerly winds mark the beginning of the trading and raiding season. The most comfortable time to travel.
• Mihla. May. The fifth month of the year. A time of brisk winds. Early spring crops, like rice, are harvested.
• Qawafil. June. The sixth month of the year, the last month of spring. Gusts of wind disperse the beginning heat, though periods of calm are common. Fruits and berries are harvested. Slaughter time for the al-hadar.

Ramadan

The holy month of Islam, during which all Muslims fast between sunrise and sunset. Five days of faith, meditation, and fasting, and five nights of grand celebration. War and work is prohibited at this time; it is often the last chance for reconciliation as armies prepare for the field.

• Ahad. The first High Holy Day.
• Atnen. The second High Holy Day
• Salas. The third High Holy Day.
• Arba. The fourth High Holy Day.
• Yasad. The fifth High Holy Day, and Ascension Day. The anniversary of the day the First Grand Caliph ascended to the throne, and the day on which a new Grand Caliph ascends to the throne, and on which the reigning Grand Caliph makes a public appearance and worships and speaks at the Golden Mosque.

Summer

Flame Season. Mercilessly hot, this is nevertheless the best time for armies to march and battles to be fought. The ground is firm ans suitable for travel.

• Safa. July. The seventh month of the year (not counting Ramadan), the first month of summer. The ground is firm and suitable for the passage of travellers and armies. Often a time of war. Harvest time for wine, fruit and other plants demanding much sunlight. The al-hadar come to the cities for summer, and are available as merceneries.
• Dar. August. The eighth month of the year, and the month of the Grand Caliph's Birthday. A time for heroes and wars. The burning ground needs no hand to till it.
• Grand Caliph's Birthday. This day of great celebration occurs on 27 Dar. This festival has made month somewhat more peaceful.
• Riyah. September. The ninth month of the year, the last month of summer, when armies march home. Planting of Autum harvest. Harvest time for dates, coconuts and other desert plants.

Autumn

Sand Season. Shade returns, along with life. This is a time for harvest and mating, generally considered a good time for marriages. The crops of this time are the basic, staple crops, like vegetables and cereals.

• Nau. October. The tenth month of the year. Cooler nights marking the beginning of atumn bring moisture. A month where every hand is needed for planting, so armies try to be home by now.
• Rahat. November. The eleventh month of the year. The greenest month of the year. Vegetables abund.
• Saris. November. The twelfth month of the year and the last month of autumn. Usually a humid time with little rain. Sometimes a downpour cause severe flooding. Harvest time for cereals.

Days of the Week

The days of the week are named for the four elements, with one day at the end of the week reserved for Fate and the gods.