
What event marks the beginning of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar?
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Options:
- The Hijra (migration to Medina)
- The first revelation of the Quran
- The Battle of Badr
- The conquest of Mecca
Correct answer: The Hijra (migration to Medina)
Explanation: The Hijra—Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE—marks year 1 AH in the Islamic calendar; the migration took place in 622 CE.
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