1. plural of hijra; the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar
Usage: Islamic history; often capitalized
2. plural of hijra; any migration or journey, especially one undertaken for religious or political reasons
Usage: general usage

Examples

• The hijras of early Muslim communities were documented in historical texts.
• Scholars study the hijras that shaped Islamic civilization.
• The Prophet's hijra from Mecca to Medina is a pivotal event in Islamic history.
• Many hijras occurred throughout the medieval period as people sought refuge.
• The calendar year is calculated from the hijra of 622 CE.