1. Hijra of India The Third Gender in India Written by Group Six Paz, Veronica, Sherry, Rosie

2. Definitions n Islamic Definition: Hijrah means migration. The Hijrah refers to the Prophet’s migration from Mecca to Madinah. This journey took place in the twelfth year of his mission (622 C.E.). This is the beginning of the Muslim calendar. The word hijrah means to leave a place to seek sanctuary or freedom from persecution or freedom of religion or any other purpose. Hijrah can also mean to leave a bad way of life for a good or more righteous way. n Hijra- Urdu for “impotent ones”, means neither man or woman. Also a person of the Hijrah community.

3. History of the Hijrah n The Hijrah community is a religious community with branches in 11 countries whose modern day roots are in India. n Historically, the community spread from China as far west as Spain. The community is older than recorded history.

4. Alan makng himself up in Calcutta

5. Hijras in Bahuchara Temple (in Guajarat)

6. Raguna, who gives his blessing to the birth of a boy (in Rajasthan)