In South Asia, hijras are biological males who believe and
act/dress as if they are females. For more information about this
group, Wikipedia is a good resource.
In South Asia, hijras are biological males who believe and
act/dress as if they are females. For more information about this
group, Wikipedia is a good resource.
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In English, hijra is typically translated as "transgender" or "eunuch." It is a term used in South Asia to describe individuals who may not fit traditional binary gender roles and who may undergo gender transition or castration.
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The term "khusra" is commonly used in South Asia to refer to transgender individuals. In English, "khusra" is often translated as "hijra" or "eunuch."
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Hijra generally refers to the migration of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. In South Asia, hijras are transgender individuals who may not conform to traditional binary gender norms.
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After Hijra refers to the amount of years after the Hijra, or
migration of Muhammad (S) from Mecca to Madinah. For example, 1432
After Hijra (AH) refers to 1432 years after the hijra of Muhammad
(S) took place.