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About the Hijri Calendar
Used for Islamic religious observances and holidays
The Hijri calendar, also known as the Islamic calendar, is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to determine the proper days of Islamic holidays and rituals, such as Ramadan and the annual pilgrimage (Hajj).
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Year Length354-355 days (lunar)
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Start DateHijrah (622 CE)
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UsageReligious Observances
ποΈHijri Month Names
1
Muharram
2
Safar
3
Rabi al-Awwal
4
Rabi al-Thani
5
Jumada al-Awwal
6
Jumada al-Thani
7
Rajab
8
Shaban
9
Ramadan
10
Shawwal
11
Dhul Qadah
12
Dhul Hijjah