Surau
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Surau is a noun meaning (Islam) A small mosque or other Islamic assembly building in parts of Sumatra and the Malay peninsula.
Meaning
(Islam) A small mosque or other Islamic assembly building in parts of Sumatra and the Malay peninsula.
More Meanings
- (Islam, Malaysia) A small room in any public place where Muslims pray.
Example Sentences
The men's surau can be found at the left of the clock store.
He knew the sound so well he didn't bother to turn his head. It was even more familiar than the sound of the surau’s drum that beat five times a day.
Word Forms
- suraus
Synonyms for surau
Depending on context, synonyms include musalla.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include masjid, musalla, majlis, mosque, supermosque, mosk.
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