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Before you go. Khota: Adam in Quraan - Episode 3. Explore More. Enable Read mode. The National. Expand Autoplay. Image 1 of Updated: August 8th , PM. Holidays Islam. With the Hijri New Year holiday being shifted to Thursday, residents can enjoy another longer weekend this month. Hijri is derived from Arabic word Hijrah, which means migration.

In the religious context, it specifically refers to the migration of Prophet Mohammad PBUH more than 14 centuries ago. Hijrah was the definitive turning point in the history of Islam. It is not just a historical event but is an opportunity for introspection.

Thousands of years ago Prophet Mohammad peace be upon him and his companions migrated, leaving everything behind — their homes, their property, and their loved ones. Because they chose to sacrifice worldly gains and comforts for the perseverance of their religion, which was at the time in danger in Makkah.

The prophet himself was escaping his death from the Quraish elderlies. The Hijri calendar is based on the lunar year, in which months are 29 or 30 days, depending on when the waxing crescent moon is sighted after the new moon. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

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