1. Plural of hijrah; journeys or migrations, especially the Islamic calendar's reference to Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
Usage: Islamic history and religious context; Also spelled 'hegiras' or 'hegiras' in English
2. In Islamic tradition, any migration undertaken for religious reasons or to escape persecution.
Usage: Religious and historical usage

Examples

• The hijrahs of early Muslim communities are documented in Islamic historical texts.
• Muslims commemorate the Prophet's hijrah as a pivotal moment in Islamic history.
• Several hijrahs occurred during periods of religious persecution in medieval times.
• The Islamic calendar counts years from the hijrah of 622 CE.
• Scholars study the hijrahs as examples of faith-driven migration.