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Algorithm, Program, and Calculation of Myanmar Calendar

An easier and faster modern method to calculate a past, present or future date in the Myanmar calendar (the Burmese calendar) is presented. The constants, formulas and steps are clearly defined to derive all the essential elements of the Myanmar calendar such as Myanmar year, Myanmar month, waxing or waning moon and day. Unlike the existing methods, this method is easy even for a person who is not familiar with the Myanmar calendar and its terms.

1. Introduction
2. Julian Day Number
3. Myanmar Year
4. Intercalary Month
5. IIntercalary Day
6. The first day of Tagu
7. Month and Day
8. JDN to Myanmar Date Conversion
9. Myanmar Date to JDN
10. Discussion
11. Conclusion
12. References