September is the ninth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, the third of four months to have a length of 30 days, and the fourth of five months to have a length of less than 31 days. September (from Latin septem, “seven”) was originally the seventh of ten months in the oldest known Roman calendar.
Flower: Aster
Birthstone: Sapphire
Here are a few of the special days during this month:
1 – Muharram (Islamic New Year)
2 – Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)
2 – Labor Day (USA, Canada)
8 – Grandparents Day
8 – International Literacy Day
10 – Ashurah (Islamic)
11 – Patriot Day
13 – Mid-Autumn Festival (Asian)
16 – Independence Day (Mexico)
17 – Constitution Day
21 – International Day of Peace
23 – Autumnal Equinox
23 – Mabon (Pagan/Wiccan)
29 – Navaratri (Hindu)
30 – Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
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