Al Hijrah

proper noun

The first day of the Islamic calendar; the first day of Muharram.

Similar
Islamic New Year

Meanings

proper noun

alternative Al-Hijra

  1. IslamThe first day of the Islamic calendar; the first day of Muharram.

    Synonyms: Islamic New Year

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe first day of the Islamic calendar; the first day of Muharram.

Similar
Islamic New Year

Origin

  1. Arabicالهِجْرَة
  2. EnglishAl Hijrah

Borrowed from Arabic الهِجْرَة (al-hijra)

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Al Hijrah. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Al%20Hijrah

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Chicago

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