Date of Hijrah

The day when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) arrived in Quba, after making the journey of hijrah, was a Monday, and the date was the 12^th of Rabee-ul-Awwal in the 13^th year after prophethood.

According to the Ulama of seerah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) departed from Makkah Mukarramah on Thursday 27^th of Safar. After remaining in the cave of Thowr for three days, he left for Madinah Munawwarah on Monday 1st Rabee-ul-Awwal. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) travelled along the coastal route, arriving in Quba during the afternoon on Monday 8^th Rabee-ul-Awwal.