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Meaning of Hira | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

the grotto or cave, in Saudi Arabia, where Muhammad first received the Qur'an from Gabriel.

Examples

“Visiting the cave of Hira, where the Prophet received his first revelations, and other historically significant mosques and offering namaz at the determined times kept them all occupied.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Hirabayashi hirabol myrrh Hirado hiragana Hirai hirakana

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