622 facts for kids

The year 622 CE was a time of important changes around the world. This year marked the beginning of a new calendar for many people. It also saw a major journey that shaped history. In other parts of the world, new books were finished, and important leaders passed away.

Key Events of 622 CE

• July 16: A new way to count years began. This was the start of the Islamic calendar. It is also known as the Hijri calendar.
• September: The Hijra happened. This was a very important journey. The prophet Muhammad and his followers moved. They left the city of Mecca. They traveled to Medina. This journey is a key event in Islam.
• Xuanzang became a full monk. He was 20 years old at this time. Xuanzang was a famous Chinese Buddhist monk. He later traveled to India.
• The first Chinese encyclopedia was finished. It was called Yiwen Leiju. Encyclopedias are big books that collect knowledge. They help people learn about many different topics.

People Born in 622 CE

• Xue Yuanchao: He was a person who lived in China.

People Who Died in 622 CE

• Prince Shotoku: He was a very important prince in Japan. He was one of the first leaders in Japan to support Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion and philosophy.
• Andronicus: He was a religious leader. He was the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria.
• Li Zitong
• Lin Shihong
• Liu Wuzhou

Images for kids

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  Muhammad's tomb (Green Dome) in Medina

See also

In Spanish: 622 para niños