Definition: "Anno Hegirae" or "After Hijrah." Hijrah means "emigration." The Islamic calendar starts from the day the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, emigrated (made hijrah) from the city of Makkah to the city of Madinah in 622 A.D.
Also Known As: H.
Examples: The year 2003 A.D. corresponds to the year 1423-1424 A.H.
