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During which caliph's rule was the Hijri era established?

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Caliph Umar introduced the Hijri era in 622 CE. This lunar calendar consists of 12 months, each beginning at sunset when the crescent moon is first sighted. Notably, the Hijri year is approximately 11 days shorter than the solar year.

A Abu Bakr

B Umar

C Ali

D Uthman

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