The Islamic calendar started in the year?

ASF Corporal Past Papers and Syllabus / All — Multiple-choice practice

اسلامی کیلنڈر کا آغاز کس سال ہوا؟

  1. A. 600 AD
  2. B. 620 AD
  3. C. 622 AD
  4. D. 611 AD

Correct answer

622 AD

Explanation

Explanation Islamic Calendar starts from 622 AD , the year of Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina . It is a lunar calendar with 354 or 355 days in a year. Officially established during Hazrat Umar (R.A)’s era. First year of Islamic calendar is 1 AH (Anno Hegirae). Last verified on 30-03-2026

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