coastal [noun]

Eda ya mjane

Maana (Definition)

The designated four-month-and-ten-day period of prescribed seclusion for a Swahili widow following her husband's passing.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

widow's Islamic seclusion period

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

eda ya mjane

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Heritage

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama huyo alimaliza eda ya mjane na kurudi kwenye shughuli zake."

Translation: The woman completed her widow's seclusion period and returned to her daily life.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Eda Utulivu Utamaduni