The 'Hijira Era' started in the year _____________A.D.

600

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612

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622

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632

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The correct option is C $622$
In the year 622 A.D. the 'Hijira Era' started. The Hijri era is calculated according to the Islamic lunar calendar. It does not begin on January 1, 1 CE, but on the first day of the month of Muharram, which occurred in 622 CE.

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