Magh (Bengali calendar)
# Magh (Bengali calendar)

Magh (Bengali: মাঘ) is the tenth month in the Bengali calendar. This is the last month of the two months of winter season.

## Etymology

This month is named after the star Magha (মঘা Môgha).

## Festivals

* Maghi Purnima, a Buddhist festival on the full moon night of this month
* Suryavrata, a vrata observed by Hindu women usually who are unmarried, on the first day of this month
* Saraswati puja, Hindu festival in honor of goddess Saraswati observed on the fifth lunar day in this month, popular in Bangladesh, and Assam and West Bengal states of India.

## Observances

* Suryavrata - Magh 1
* Republic Day of India and Australia Day - Magh 12 (India), Magh 11 (Bangladesh)
* Super Bowl Sunday - Fourth Sunday of Magh
