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First Day of the Lunar Month

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First Day of the Lunar Month

Every lunar month: days 1 (including leap months)

The first day of each month in the Korean lunar calendar.

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How did it begin?

Choharu is a Korean word for the first day of a month. This calendar marks day 1 of every Korean lunar month, including leap months. It is a calendar marker, separate from Buddhist observances such as Dipankara Day and temple services.

Source · National Institute of Korean Language — Meanings of Choharu and Geumeum ↗ (new window)

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