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What is the Islamic Calendar ?
The Islamic calendar is based on lunar months, which begin when a thin new crescent Moon is actually sighted in the western sky after sunset within a day or so after the New Moon. Hence, the month is either 29 days or 30 days…
The Blessings of the Lunar Calendar
The Islamic calendar, based purely on lunar cycles, was first introduced in 638 C.E. by the close companion of the Prophet (Sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) and the second Caliph, Umar ibn Al-Khattab(R.A.), who lived from 592 to 644 C.E. …
The Islamic Calendar
Although, the Islamic calendar was introduced in the Christian Era of 632 AD by the Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him), the beginning of the Islamic era for the count of Islamic years was considered and discussed during 639 AD, the time of the 4th year of the Caliphate of Umar(R.A.) ….