Iyar (Yhiar, Ityar)
IYAR (Yhiar, Ityar)
Name of the eighth month of the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to late April and early May. The festival of Yom ha-Atzma'ut is celebrated on 5 Iyar and that of Lag B'Omer on 18 Iyar.
SEE ALSO Hebrew Calendar;Yom ha-Atzma'ut.
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