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coastal [noun]

Arobaini za marehemu

Maana (Definition)

The traditional 40th-day memorial prayer service for a deceased relative.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fortieth-day memorial service

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ukumbusho wa siku 40

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Arabic-Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Familia ilikusanyika kwa arobaini za marehemu kusoma dua."

Translation: The family gathered for the 40th-day memorial to recite prayers.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
UkumbushoDua
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