Multiple choice

The Hijira is counted from the year

  1. 570 AD

  2. 622 AD

  3. 632 AD

  4. 997 AD
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Explanation

The Hijri era of the Islamic calendar begins from 622 CE, marking Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina. This event is the starting point of Islamic history. 570 AD was Muhammad's birth year, and 632 AD was when he passed away.

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