| Feature | Tarikh Shamsi (Solar Hijri) | Tarikh Miladi (Gregorian) | |--------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------| | Also known as | Persian calendar, Jalali calendar | Western calendar, Christian calendar | | Basis | Solar year (Earth's revolution around the Sun) | Solar year (tropical year) | | Start epoch | Hijra of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina (622 CE) | Birth of Jesus Christ (traditionally 1 CE) | | Current year (as of 2026) | 1405 SH (starts March 20–21, 2026) | 2026 CE | | Primary users | Iran, Afghanistan (officially); Tajikistan, Kurdish regions (culturally) | Most of the world (international standard for business, science, civil use) |
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However, for scientific precision, seasonal harmony, and cultural beauty, the Solar Hijri calendar is superior. Comprehensive Review: Tarikh Shamsi vs
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