The Islamic Calendar

Description: The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to determine the dates of Islamic holidays and festivals, as well as for religious observances. Test your knowledge about the Islamic calendar by answering the following questions.
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Which month marks the beginning of the Islamic year?

  1. Muharram

  2. Safar

  3. Rabi' al-Awwal

  4. Jumada al-Awwal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is considered a sacred month.

How many days are there in a typical Islamic year?

  1. 354

  2. 355

  3. 365

  4. 366


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, and the length of a year is determined by the lunar cycle. A typical Islamic year has 354 days, but a leap year has 355 days.

What is the name of the Islamic month that is considered the most sacred?

  1. Ramadan

  2. Shawwal

  3. Dhu al-Hijjah

  4. Muharram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered the most sacred month. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

Which Islamic month is known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice'?

  1. Dhu al-Hijjah

  2. Muharram

  3. Shawwal

  4. Rajab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhu al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. It is known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice' because it is during this month that Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

What is the name of the Islamic calendar era?

  1. Anno Hegirae

  2. Anno Domini

  3. Anno Mundi

  4. Anno Salutis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Islamic calendar era is known as Anno Hegirae (AH), which means 'Year of the Hijrah'. The Hijrah refers to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.

Which Islamic month is known as the 'Month of Fasting'?

  1. Ramadan

  2. Shawwal

  3. Dhu al-Hijjah

  4. Muharram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is known as the 'Month of Fasting'. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

What is the name of the Islamic month that is considered the 'Month of Pilgrimage'?

  1. Dhu al-Hijjah

  2. Muharram

  3. Shawwal

  4. Rajab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhu al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. It is known as the 'Month of Pilgrimage' because it is during this month that Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

Which Islamic month is known as the 'Month of Victory'?

  1. Ramadan

  2. Shawwal

  3. Dhu al-Hijjah

  4. Muharram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is known as the 'Month of Victory'. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

What is the name of the Islamic month that is considered the 'Month of Mercy'?

  1. Ramadan

  2. Shawwal

  3. Dhu al-Hijjah

  4. Muharram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is known as the 'Month of Mercy'. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

Which Islamic month is known as the 'Month of Forgiveness'?

  1. Ramadan

  2. Shawwal

  3. Dhu al-Hijjah

  4. Muharram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is known as the 'Month of Forgiveness'. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

Which Islamic month is known as the 'Month of Patience'?

  1. Ramadan

  2. Shawwal

  3. Dhu al-Hijjah

  4. Muharram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is known as the 'Month of Patience'. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

Which Islamic month is known as the 'Month of Reflection'?

  1. Ramadan

  2. Shawwal

  3. Dhu al-Hijjah

  4. Muharram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is known as the 'Month of Reflection'. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

Which Islamic month is known as the 'Month of Repentance'?

  1. Ramadan

  2. Shawwal

  3. Dhu al-Hijjah

  4. Muharram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is known as the 'Month of Repentance'. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

Which Islamic month is known as the 'Month of Good Deeds'?

  1. Ramadan

  2. Shawwal

  3. Dhu al-Hijjah

  4. Muharram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is known as the 'Month of Good Deeds'. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

Which Islamic month is known as the 'Month of Charity'?

  1. Ramadan

  2. Shawwal

  3. Dhu al-Hijjah

  4. Muharram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is known as the 'Month of Charity'. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

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