word
Hijri calendar
HIJ-ree KAL-en-der
ˈhɪdʒriː ˈkælɪndərListen
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Syllable breakdown
Hijricalendar
Dictionary meaning
The Islamic lunar calendar counting from the year of Muhammad's migration to Medina (622 CE), used to determine dates of Islamic holidays and observances.
History and origin
Arabic — 'hijra' (migration), referring to Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
Common mispronunciations
HIJ-ree kal-EN-derHEE-jree KAL-en-der
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