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'''Medina''' is a city in [[Saudi Arabia]]. [[Muhammed]] and the early Muslims fled to Medina from [[Mecca]] to avoid persecution by the polytheistic Meccans. This journey to Medina is called the [[hijra]], and the Muslim calendar dates from the start date of the hijra. | '''Medina''' is a city in [[Saudi Arabia]]. [[Muhammed]] and the early Muslims fled to Medina from [[Mecca]] to avoid persecution by the polytheistic Meccans. This journey to Medina is called the [[hijra]], and the Muslim calendar dates from the start date of the hijra. | ||
[[Category:Asian Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Asian Cities and Towns]] | ||
Revision as of 20:54, December 14, 2009
Medina is a city in Saudi Arabia. Muhammed and the early Muslims fled to Medina from Mecca to avoid persecution by the polytheistic Meccans. This journey to Medina is called the hijra, and the Muslim calendar dates from the start date of the hijra.