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The Muslim calendar, Hijri, begins from _____.

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612 CE
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622 CE
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632 CE
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642 CE
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Solution

The correct option is B 622 CE
The Islamic calendar employs the Hijri era whose epoch was established as the Islamic New Year of 622 CE. During that year Muhammad and his followers shifted from Mecca to Medina and established the first Muslim Community. This event is commemorated as Hijra.

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