The Hijri calendar, also called the Islamic calendar, is a lunar calendar that began in 622 AD with the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah.
Islamic rituals like fasting (Ramadan), Hajj, Eid celebrations, and Zakat are all based on the Hijri calendar.
The Gregorian calendar is solar-based, but it does not align with Islamic months. For Muslims, using the Hijri calendar keeps religious observances accurate.
Although most countries follow the Gregorian calendar for daily life, Muslims refer to the Hijri calendar for spiritual and religious guidance.
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