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shaaban

 

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Noun shaaban has 1 sense
  1. Sha'ban, Shaaban - the eighth month of the Islamic calendar
    --1 is a kind of Islamic calendar month
    --1 is a part of
     Islamic calendar, Muhammadan calendar, Mohammedan calendar, Moslem calendar, Muslim calendar

Definitions from the Web

- Definition: Shaaban is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It holds great significance for Muslims as it is the month preceding Ramadan.


Sense 1:

- Noun (Proper): Shaaban refers to the Islamic month that falls between the months of Rajab and Ramadan. Muslims observe various rituals and special prayers during this month as a preparation for the holy month of Ramadan.

Example sentence: During Shaaban, Muslims eagerly anticipate the arrival of Ramadan and engage in additional acts of worship and spiritual reflection.

Sense 2:

- Noun (Common): Shaaban can also be used to refer to an individual's last name or a place name, often indicating an Arabic or Middle Eastern origin.

Example sentence: Ahmed Shaaban is an accomplished author whose works shed light on the cultural heritage of the Middle East.

Sense 3:

- Verb: In some dialects, "shaaban" can be used as a verb meaning "to chat" or "to gossip" informally in a local context.

Example sentence: The women gathered in the kitchen to shaaban about the latest neighborhood news.

Related products:

- To learn more about Islamic traditions and the significance of Shaaban, you can explore books like "Understanding Ramadan" and "Islamic Months Gift Set: Sha'ban and Ramadan."

- For a deeper understanding of Middle Eastern culture and heritage, you may consider the book "Arabian Sands" by Wilfred Thesiger or the "Arabian Nights" collection.

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