The Islamic Year

How many months are in the Gregorian calendar What is it based on?

The Gregorian calendar is composed of 12 months (Jan to Dec.). It’s a solar calendar (based on the sun)

A solar year takes place when..

The earth goes around the sun one full time.

What is another name for the Islamic calendar?

It is called the Hijri calendar.

How many months are in the Islamic calendar?

12

What is the Islamic calendar based on?

It is based on the moon, making it a lunar calendar.

A lunar month takes place when ….

the moon travels around the earth one full time.

What marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar?

The Hijrah, or Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Makkah to Madinah, marks the beginning.

What does 1 A.H. stand for?

It stands for the first year after the Hijrah.

Who introduced the Hijri calendar? He is also the ____ khaleefa

Umar ibn Al-Khattab; 2nd

What does the lunar month start with?

It starts with the hilal, or crescent moon

What marks half of the islamic month?

When the crescent grows thicker until it becomes a badr, or full moon.

What marks the end of the month (the beggining of a new one)?

The hilal, or crescent moon

How long does one lunar month last?

A lunar month lasts 29 or 30 days.

What are the lunar months in order?

Muharram, Safar, Rabee' Al-Awwal, Rabee' Al-Thani, Jumada Al-Awwal, Jumada Al-Thani, Rajab, Sha’ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Thul-Qi’dah, and Thul-Hijjah.