The Beginning of Islamic Calendar
by Afshan The Islamic Calendar, which is purely based on lunar cycle was introduced first time in 638 A.D. by the famous companion of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallalaho alaihi wasallam) and the second Caliph of Islam, Hadhrat Umar bin Khattab (R.A). The last Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (Sallalaho alaihi wasallam) migrated from Makkah to Madinah…