tazia

Definitions

1. A representation of the tombs of Hasan and Hussain (the grandsons of Muhammad), carried in processions for various Islamic festivities.
2. A type of play commemorating the martyrdom of Hasan and Hussain.

Equivalents

Examples

“Gilt and paper presentations of their tombs are borne with shouting and wailing, music, torches, and yells, through the principal thoroughfares of the City; which fakements are called tazias.”

“‘What is the use⟳ of all these reforms, and Conciliation Committees for Mohurram, and shall we cut⟳ the tazia short or shall we carry⟳ it another route, and Councils of Notables and official parties where the English sneer at our skins?’”

CEFR level