noun
any flight or journey to a more desirable or congenial place
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The Islamic calendar begins with the hegira, the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.
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Many Muslims celebrate the hegira with special prayers and gatherings.
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I heard that the new restaurant in town is having a special promotion for the hegira holiday.
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The company's decision to move its headquarters was seen as a hegira towards a more profitable location.