Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A silver coin of Nepal equal to half a muhr or one fourth of a rupee.

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Examples

  • I hope you'll see I did note that the usual baklava or mamoul are available on eid al-adha and I should note also for christian easter and other religions' holidays.

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  • I was wondering if there were any specific pastries associated with eid al-adha, as opposed to those that are just general celbratory pastries?

    A Baklava Worth Searching For Mercedes 2007

  • You'd probably see these on eid al-adha, simply because they're a special occasion pastry, but they're less associated with the holiday than with Ramadan.

    A Baklava Worth Searching For Mercedes 2007

  • I'm trying to think of any pastries specifically associated with eid al-adha, other than the usual baklava and mamoul...

    A Baklava Worth Searching For Mercedes 2007

  • But according to another narrative in Bukhari, Ayesha is reported to have said: "I was a young girl (jariyah in Arabic)" when Surah Al-Qamar was revealed (Sahih Bukhari, kitabu'l-tafsir, Bab Qaulihi Bal al-sa`atu Maw`iduhum wa'l-sa`atu adha' wa amarr).

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  • Reply thankyou waleg and same to you, happy eid al adha to everyone else I hope you enjoyed this special family day.

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  • In the Islamic calender there are two eids, Eid al-fitr which we celebrate at the end of ramadan (the month of fasting), and eid al-adha which celebrates the life of the prophet Ibrahim/Abraham and the sacrifice he made (falls two lunar months after Ramadan).

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  • Labels: best buy, eid al-adha, political pistachio radio, wal-mart upland, war on christmas

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  • Iv'e had ball today, i love eid al adha more than my own birthday!!

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  • How to collectively celebrate eid-ul adha and eid ul fitr at a childcare center? en Español

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