What is another word for Muhammadan Calendar?
Pronunciation: [mjˈuːhɐmˌadən kˈaləndə] (IPA) 
The Muhammadan calendar, also known as the Islamic or Hijri calendar, marks the beginning of the Islamic era with the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina. It consists of 12 lunar months that are determined by the sighting of the crescent moon and is used primarily for religious purposes. Some common synonyms for the Muhammadan calendar include the Hijri calendar, Islamic calendar, Lunar calendar, Arabic calendar and Muslim calendar. Despite some regional variations in the way it is observed, the Muhammadan calendar remains a vital part of Islamic culture and tradition, and is widely used to determine significant dates such as Ramadan, Hajj and Eid.
