hegira

hɛˈɡɪrə

Definitions

1. noun

the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD, marking the beginning of the Islamic era; a migration or flight from a place of danger or persecution.

“The Muslim community observed the anniversary of the Hegira, commemorating the Prophet Muhammad’s journey to Medina.”

Synonyms

  • flight
  • migration

Antonyms

  • arrival
  • settlement