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Dates That Made History24th September 622: Islamic Year 1

27 min

Available until 31/12/2027

Historian Patrick Boucheron revisits major dates in history. On the 24th September 622 CE Mohammed journeyed from Mecca to Medina. Known as the Hegira, this date marks the beginning of a new era.

Director

Pascal Goblot

Country

France

Year

2017

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