Meaning in Urdu
Hijra
/ˈhɪd͡ʒɹə/
ہِجْرَت
hijrat
Other meanings of Hijra
- 1hijrathird genderہجڑا
- 2hijrathird genderہیجڑا
- 3khaja sarathird genderخواجہ سرا
Meaning in Urdu
/ˈhɪd͡ʒɹə/
ہِجْرَت
hijrat
How to use Hijra in a sentence
Since the Muslim lunar year contains only 354 days, the year 2005 is approximately equivalent to Hijra 1426.
When the Mughal court was disbanded, Muslim hijras were exposed for the first time to the other, Hindu, tradition of eunuchry.
The subjects of this study are hijras or the "third sex" of India, individuals who occupy a unique, liminal space between male and female, sacred and profane.
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Words near Hijra in the dictionary
Hijra means ہِجْرَت (hijrat) in Urdu. Other meanings include ہجڑا، ہیجڑا، خواجہ سرا.
For example: "Since the Muslim lunar year contains only 354 days, the year 2005 is approximately equivalent to Hijra 1426."