Historical Events from This Year 622
The Beginning of the Islamic Calendar
The Hijrah marks the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, which was pivotal in establishing the Muslim community. Faced with persecution in Mecca, Muhammad and his followers undertook this journey for their safety and to seek a place where they could practice their faith freely. This migration signifies the beginning of the Islamic calendar and represents a key moment in Islamic history, as it laid the foundation for the first Muslim state in Medina.
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People Who Died in 622
Shōtoku
Born in 572, served as a regent and played a crucial role in the early development of Japan. Initiated the Taika Reform, which aimed to centralize and strengthen the imperial authority. Promoted Buddhism and implemented various cultural and governmental changes that helped shape the Nara period. Contributed to the constitution, encapsulating principles of governance that would influence subsequent political structures.
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