622 AD
The Hijra
Muhammad's migration to Medina became year one of the Islamic calendar.
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- Time period
- 622 AD
- Region
- Middle East
- Theme
- Culture & Ideas
- Civilization
- Early Islam
The Hijra marks a turning point in early Islamic history and the beginning of a new community in Medina.