concept   islamic calendar
culture   Islamic countries
statement   The Islamic calendar is a lunar-based system widely used for religious holidays and begins at sunset in Islamic countries.
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1 astronomical calendar Islamic tradition Incorporates lunar months for religious observances and determining the timing of holidays 1
2 astronomical calendars Islamic countries Moon phases determine the start and end of religious months and festivals 1
3 calendar Islamic countries The Islamic calendar is lunar-based and follows the Islamic lunar year, which is shorter than the solar year used in the Gregorian calendar. 1
4 calendar Islamic countries The Islamic calendar is based on lunar cycles and has 12 months, with the year being about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar 1
5 calendar day Islamic culture Starts at sunset and ends at sunset 1
6 calendar day Islamic culture Starts and ends at sunset 1
7 islamic calendar Islamic countries The Islamic calendar is widely used for determining religious holidays and events in Islamic countries. 1
8 islamic calendar Islamic countries The Islamic calendar is widely used for determining religious holidays and events, and is based on lunar months. 1
9 islamic calendar Islamic countries The Islamic calendar is widely used for marking religious observances and holidays, such as Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. 1
10 solar calendar Islamic countries Less commonly used compared to lunar or lunisolar calendars 1