Question

The Era that started in $622$ A.D. is ____________.

• A. Hijira Era
• B. Sikh Era
• C. B.C.
• D. A.D.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Hijira Era

The Era that started in 622 A.D. is Hijira Era. The Hijri era is calculated according to the Islamic lunar calendar. It begins its count from the Islamic New Year in 622 CE. During that year, Muhammad and his followers migrated from Mecca to Yathrib.