MUHARRAM


Meaning of MUHARRAM in English

müˈharəm noun

or mo·har·ram mōˈ- ; or mo·hur·rum -ˈhərəm

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Arabic muḥarram, literally, sacred, forbidden

1. : the first month of the Muhammadan year — see month table

2. : a Muslim festival held during the first ten days of the month of Muharram

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