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Dhu'l-Hij·ja | \ ˌdül-ˈhi-(ˌ)jä 
, ˌt͟hül- \
, ˌt͟hül- \Definition of Dhu'l-Hijja
: the 12th month of the Islamic year — see Months of the Principal Calendars Table
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The first known use of Dhu'l-Hijja was circa 1771
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