The city to which Muhammad fled is called Medina. This migration from Mecca to Medina is known as the Hijra, which took place in 622 CE. Muhammad and his followers left Mecca to escape persecution and settled in Medina, where he established a Muslim community. The city was then known as Yathrib before being renamed Medina. Muhammad arrived in the outskirts of Medina after a journey and after a short stay in Quba, he entered Medina and was warmly welcomed by its people.