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heikal

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A popular and local term used in the Middle East to refer to a religious building or shrine, particularly associated with Sufism.

Usage:

• During their pilgrimage, the devotees visited several heikals to seek spiritual solace.
• Many people gather at the heikal on Fridays to participate in religious ceremonies.

Related Products: Sufism Books, Religious Buildings