Category: Islamic Studies | Last updated: 2026-07-26

The Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad PBUH from Makkah to Yathrib (Madina) occurred in which year of the Islamic calendar?

A) 620 CE
B) 1 AH
C) 622 CE
D) 5 BH

Explanation

The Hijrah occurred in 622 CE, which marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, thus designated as 1 AH (Anno Hegirae).

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