What is another word for Arafat?

Pronunciation: [ˈaɹɐfˌat] (IPA)

There are several synonyms that are commonly used for the word "Arafat". One of the most common synonyms is the phrase "Mount Arafat" which refers to a holy site in Islam where Prophet Muhammad delivered his famous sermon. Another synonym is the "Day of Arafat" which is a very important day in the Islamic calendar. It is believed that on this day, Allah forgives the sins of those who observe fasting. "Arafah" is another synonym which is the name of a plain surrounding the Mount Arafat. "Hiraa" is also a synonym as it is the name of the cave where Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation. These synonyms are often used in Islamic literature, sermons and conversations.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      reforms, arafa.
    • Verb, past tense
      said.
    • Verb, gerund or present participle
      meeting.
    • Verb, 3rd person singular present
      Has, Denies.

What are the hypernyms for Arafat?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Arafat

May thy journey be with safety to Arafat!
"The Weavers, Complete"
Gilbert Parker Last Updated: March 14, 2009
Last year the world watched Yitzhak Rabin and Yasir Arafat at the White House when they had their historic handshake of reconciliation.
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Various
Mount Arafat-and there, beyond, lies Mecca!
"The Flying Legion"
George Allan England

Famous quotes with Arafat

  • Arafat's departure has created an awesome opportunity.
    Joe Biden
  • Hamas, the opponents of Arafat, the opponents of peace, urged a boycott of the election, and yet there was an 85 percent turnout where Hamas is supposed to be strong. Isn't that really quite incredible?
    Warren Christopher
  • Arafat contradicts himself every five minutes. He always plays the double-cross, lies even if you ask him what time it is.
    Oriana Fallaci
  • Khomeini was not a puppet like Arafat or Qaddafi or the many other dictators I met in the Islamic world. He was a sort of Pope, a sort of king - a real leader.
    Oriana Fallaci
  • War is something Arafat sends others to do for him. That is, the poor souls who believe in him. This pompous incompetent caused the failure of the Camp David negotiations, Clinton's mediation.
    Oriana Fallaci

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