Why is the Hijri calendar faster than AD? This is the explanation

Jakarta – The hijri calendar seems to be ‘shorter’ or ‘faster’ compared to the Christian calendar. In one year Hijri, the number of days is only about 354 days, or about 10-11 days less than the BC which has 365-366 days. So why did this happen? Hijri calendar system based on the Hijri calendar cycle using a lunar or Qamariyah system, which is a calendar based on the circulation of the moon. Each month, hijri begins when the Hilal (first sickle) is seen after the ijtimak phase (conjunction). Therefore, the number of days in one month may be Hijri 29 or 30 days. Roll to continue with the content. This system produces one year hijri, which consists of about 354 to 355 days. For this reason, the Hijri calendar has a shorter duration of about 10-11 days than the Christian calendar based on the earth’s revolution. This difference causes the Hijri months to move early every year when it is considered from the Christian calendar. The Christian calendar based on the earth’s revolution differs from the hijri, the Christian calendar uses a solar or sideamsiyah system. The calendar is based on the earth’s revolution around the sun, resulting in a year with an average of 365 days. In the four -year cycle, the Christian calendar also knows the Leap year, which is a year with 366 days. Implications of differences in the Hijri and AD calendar as a result of differences in the calendar system, the commemorative date of Islamic holidays such as Ramadan, Idulfitri, Iduladha, until the Islamic New Year will shift in the Christian calendar every year. For example, if Ramadan starts this year in early March, it could start next year at the end of February. Although the date turns into the Christian calendar, the order of the moon and the day in the Hijri calendar remains consistent. It is important to understand, so that people are not wrong with the preparation of religious and social moments referring to the Hijri calendar, even in determining the national holidays announced by the government. (WIA/IMK) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here