The formal beginning of the Muslim era was chosen to be the Hijra in 622 CE, which was an important turning point in the Muhammad's fortunes.
The assignment of this year as the year 1 AH (Anno Hejirae) in the Islamic calendar was reportedly made by Caliph Umar.
It is a lunar calendar with days lasting from sunset to sunset.
Islamic holy days fall on fixed dates of the lunar calendar, which means that they occur in different seasons in different years in the Gregorian calendar.
The most important Islamic festivals being celebrated are Eid al-Fitr on the 1st of Shawwal, marking the end of the fasting month Ramadan, and Eid al adha on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, coinciding with the pilgrimage to Mecca.
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