Hijra — Social Studies definition
Defined in 2 courses:
- Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, a major chronological reference. (Ancient Civilizations)
- Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. (Global History & Geography I: Early Societies to c. 1750)
Where it is taught
- Islam’s Origins, Caliphates & Diverse Communities — The Mediterranean World: Byzantine, Islamic & Western Societies, Ancient Civilizations, Grade 6
- Islam: Origins, Caliphates & Varied Communities — Belief Systems, Communities & Imperial Rule, Global History & Geography I: Early Societies to c. 1750, Grade 9
In use
The 622 CE Hijra from Mecca to Medina is an important chronological reference.
Islam’s Origins, Caliphates & Diverse Communities
The migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, the Hijra, is an important marker in Islamic history.
Islam: Origins, Caliphates & Varied Communities