PHP Functions Essential Reference

jdtojewish

string jdtojewish(int JD) 

Converts a Julian day count to a Jewish calendar date of the format MM/DD/YY.

Returns:

Jewish calendar date; 0/0/0 if JD is not a valid Julian day count

Description:

jdtojewish() converts a Julian day count to a Jewish calendar date string. The format of the date string is MM/DD/YY.

The Jewish calendar is a fascinating, unique, and thoroughly non-secular calendar—almost the antithesis of the French calendar. It’s ancient and follows both lunar and solar cycles, flexing and bending to match the seasons and religious life of the Jewish people. These factors make it quite complex to work with or even adequately describe. However, detailed resources can be found via Internet search engines—a simple search for ...