Korban
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɔː(ɹ)bən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Korban is a noun meaning (Islam) a ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal at Eid ul-Adha.
Meaning
(Islam) a ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal at Eid ul-Adha.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of corban.
Example Sentences
[…]on Hari Raya Haji, a “Korban” (sacrifice) is performed, where live sheep, lambs and other livestock are slaughtered as prayers are recited.
To explore alternative sources, a korban review committee was formed last December with officials from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore[…].
Word Forms
- korbans
- korbanot
- korbanoth
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bouk, barbecue, dood, abattoir, abattage, lamb-ale.
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