What is 'Hijri calendar' in SAP PY-KSA - Payroll Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

Hijri calendar - Overview

• Component: PY-KSA

• Component Name: Payroll Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• Description: A lunar calendar that consists of 12 lunar months in a year of 354 or 355 days. Muslims use the Hijri calendar to date events and determine when to celebrate the Islamic holy festivals and days.

Hijri calendar - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  The Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar used in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for payroll purposes. It is based on the Islamic calendar and consists of 12 months, each with 29 or 30 days. The year is 354 or 355 days long and is 11 to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Hijri calendar is used in the SAP PY-KSA Payroll component for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is used to calculate payroll dates, such as paydays, holidays, and other important dates. It is also used to calculate the length of service for employees and to determine the number of days worked in a month. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Hijri calendar in SAP PY-KSA Payroll, it is important to remember that the first day of each month is determined by the sighting of the new moon. This means that the exact date of each month may vary from year to year. Additionally, it is important to note that some months may have 29 days while others may have 30 days. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using the Hijri calendar in SAP PY-KSA Payroll, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information about the Hijri