The Islamic lunar calendar that began counting from the year of the Prophet's migration to Medina. What is this called?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Islamic Calendar and Places question asks: The Islamic lunar calendar that began counting from the year of the Prophet's migration to Medina. What is this called? The correct choice is D. Hijri Calendar. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Ashura
Why not A: “Ashura” does not fit this question. The answer is Hijri Calendar.
- B. Muharram
Why not B: “Muharram” does not fit this question. The answer is Hijri Calendar.
- C. Al-Aqsa Mosque
Why not C: “Al-Aqsa Mosque” does not fit this question. The answer is Hijri Calendar.
- D. Hijri Calendar ✓
Correct answer
D. Hijri Calendar
Explanation
Hijri Calendar (option D) is the accepted answer to “The Islamic lunar calendar that began counting from the year of the Prophet's migration to Medina. What is this called”. Option A (Ashura) does not fit this question. Option B (Muharram) does not fit this question. Option C (Al-Aqsa Mosque) does not fit this question. For this Islamic Calendar and Places question, the accepted answer is Hijri Calendar.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic Calendar and Places
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