Meanings of hijra in English

This journey, known as the hijra, is considered the beginning of the Islamic era.

But others have befriended her, inviting her to visit hijra communities elsewhere in India.

Many Indians fear a hijra's curse, which is said to bring infertility or bad luck.

The hijra veiled themselves with ritual and mysticism, keeping mostly to their temple in the Garden.

Would the hijra call it miraculous, or abhorrent?

I'll be hijra when I turn sixteen.

Accepting the ancient hijra community as a legitimate and diverse part of our society would be a welcome start.

Despite a history stretching back thousands of years, the hijra or aravani, are discriminated against and many live in poverty.

To bear the mark means accepting the rules of the hijra, and the hijra have joined with the Rose Council.

Slideshow (3 images) Many Indians fear a hijra's curse, which is said to bring infertility or bad luck.

She had glimpsed the veiled and marked hijra and heard the normal rumors, but knew next to nothing of the truth.

He added: "U should feel ashamed that sister are making hijra while u complain about how hard it is".

His flight (hijra) to Medina, which marks the beginning of the Mohammedan era, took place on 16th June 622.

Scores of members and supporters of country's transgender or "hijra" community took to the streets demanding authorities find the perpetrators and ensure their prosecution.

These patriarchs are the absolute authority in hijra groups, a unique form of "family" that strictly prohibits contact with certain outsiders, including police, she added.

Transgender women, known as hijras, have long been considered auspicious in India.