The Hijri Calendar Most of us know about the month of Ramadan - the fasting month in Islam. But how many of you know what the Hijri calendar (or Islamic calendar) is, and what the Arabic names and meanings of the other 11 months are?
The Hijri calendar plays a great role in Islam as it is according to it that important dates are established: the beginning and end dates of Ramadan, Hajj, and the two Eid festivals to name the most well-known.
Read on to learn about the Hijri calendar! 36
What Is The Hijri Calendar? The Hijri calendar, also known as the Lunar Hijri calendar and (in English) as the Islamic, Muslim, or Arabic calendar, is a lunar calendar with 12 lunar months in a year that lasts 354 or 355 days. It is used to establish the correct dates of Islamic holidays and ceremonies, such as the yearly fasting period (the month of Ramadan) and the right time for the Hajj (the pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia). It is therefore an important part of Islam.
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