Urdu Dictionary

Arabic · noun · Nation, Faith & Society

Mahfil

महफ़िल

said MEH-fil

also written: mehfil, mahfil

Meaning

An assembly, a gathering, especially a festive or poetic company.

Literally: Arabic mahfil: a place of assembly.

See it in the verse

Mahfil in Iqbal’s couplets

Tere seene mein dam hai, dil nahin hai
Tera dam garmi-e-mahfil nahin hai

There is breath in your chest, but no heart. Your breath carries none of the warmth that lights up a gathering.

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Related words

Mahfilat

Assemblies, gatherings, festive companies (plural of mahfil).

Jashn

A celebration or festive gathering.

Mela

A fair or large festive gathering.

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