12 Questions
What is the usual length of a lunar year?
354 days
Who was the first Khalifah to introduce the Hijri calendar?
Umar ibn al-Khattab
According to Islamic beliefs, how many months are there in a year?
12 months
In the Islamic Calendar, what is the significance of the sun and moon as mentioned in the Ayah from Surat Younes?
They are for measuring years and reckoning
Which method is commonly used to determine the beginning of Ramadan according to the text?
Sighting the moon locally
What is the usual difference in length between a lunar year and a solar year?
$12$ days
What is the Islamic calendar based on?
Lunar phases
When does a full moon occur in a lunar month?
Near the end
How many times does the moon revolve around Earth to complete a lunar year?
12 times
What marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar?
Prophet Muhammed's journey from Makkah to Madinah
How is a new lunar month indicated?
New moon phase
Who introduced the Hijri calendar as the official calendar?
Omar ibn Al-Khattab (RAA)
Learn about the Islamic calendar, its lunar nature, and the significance of the journey of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah marking the beginning of the calendar. Explore the 12 lunar months and how the Islamic year is determined.
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