zaffar

/ˈzæfər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Muslim festival, particularly the celebration of the 12th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.

“The people gathered at the mosque to celebrate the Zaffar festival in honor of Imam Hussein.”

Synonyms

  • celebration
  • festival

Antonyms

  • lament
  • mourning