Comparing Timeframes

Illustrations to compare how different cultures frame the world differently.

This is a comparison of a few solar calendars in use. These are all set according to the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere. The months are each represented in terms of the seven-day week, as it is the one measure of time they all have in common. The New Year dates are noted by the Gregorian.

the Gregorian Calendar – Jan 1

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the Julian Calendar – Jan 14

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the Persian Calendar – Equinox ~Mar 20 (19)

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the Baha’i Calendar – Equinox ~Mar 20 (19)

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the Ethiopian, Eritrean Calendar – Sep 11 (10)

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theAbysmal Calendar – Dec 21