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The durur calendar
The durur is the old Emirati reckoning of the seasons: from the rising of Suhail, each ten days is a dar with its weather and work — farming, fishing, travel. See where we are today, with the full table.
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Dates are approximate; sources differ on the start.
How to use it
- See today's dar.
- Change the date.
- Browse the table.
Questions
When does it start?
At Suhail's rising — 15 August in the source used here; others say 20 or 24 August.
Sources?
«الدرور والطوالع» (Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre with astronomer Ibrahim Al Jarwan, 2025) and others.
Does it vary?
Slightly by emirate — dates are approximate.