July 21, 2020 at sundown began the first of Av, 5780. The month of Av ends on the 30th of Av, 5780 at sundown on August 20, 2020. According to the Biblical Sacred calendar this is the fifth (5th) month, and according to the Biblical civil calendar, it is the twelfth (12th) month. According to the Gregorian calendar it remains the eighth (8th) month.

This month was named after Augustus Caesar, one of the emperors of the Roman Empire. This month is termed “plumpness” In Gen. 17:12- the Hebrew meaning of ‘eight’ in this scripture is plumpness that represents ‘a surplus above the perfect seven’ meaning, that which is in excess, or over and above, or overflowing in every gate of society.

Figuratively, the eighth month symbolizes fatness, rich fat, lusty and plenteous. Therefore, the eighth month is a time of salvation, restoration, fruitfulness, abundance and plenty (Luke 1:23-37, 66; Acts 9:33-34; 1Pe.3:20.) The month of August is characterized by the ripening of the fruit of the date palm and summer figs.