Question

The Islamic calendar is a lunar-based calendar, based on the phases of the moon, rather than on the solar year. It has a year with 354 or 355 days, which are spread over twelve months. The months are not linked with the seasons and drift from year to year.

The Islamic calendar is used primarily to date religious holidays. Ramadan, a month in which Muslims practice fasting, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

Most Muslim countries still use the Gregorian calendar for public and business purposes, but the Islamic calendar is the official calendar of some countries, such as Saudi Arabia.

How is the Islamic calendar primarily used today?

to mark the solar year
to mark the seasons
to celebrate religious holidays
to conduct international business

Answer 1

The Islamic calendar is primarily used today **to celebrate religious holidays**.