Urdu Dictionary
Persian · noun · Faith & Sacred History

Chehlum

चेहलुम
Meaning

The mourning observance held on the fortieth day after a death, especially the martyrdom of Imam Husain.

Literally: the fortieth

Related words
ARABIC

Fatiha

The opening chapter of the Quran; also a prayer recited for the souls of the dead.

ARABIC

Matam

Ritual mourning, especially the chest-beating lamentation performed by Shias during Muharram for Imam Husain.

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