April is the fourth (4th) month of the Gregorian calendar. The derivation of the Latin name “Aprilis” for April is uncertain. Conventionally, the etymology is from the Latin word “Aperire” meaning “to open” in relation to it being the season when trees, greenery and flowers begin to “bud” or waken. In the northern hemisphere vegetation begins to bud (open out) and blossom, new life springs forth. It is the time for restoration of life after the cold, harsh, just-ended winter months. It is also the time of release of the latter rain that culminates in establishment, preservation and progress signifying fruitfulness and hope as new life begins. In the southern hemisphere it is rather the gates of the autumn season when creation begins to prepare for the coming winter season.

The final month of the Biblical Sacred calendar ends on 1st April 2022 at sundown. From sundown on the 1st April 2022, we usher in the Biblical Sacred New Year Nissan 5782. It will be the first (1st) month of the Sacred Year and the eighth (8th) month of the Biblical Civil year.