Takyeh

Quick meaning: Takyeh is a noun meaning (Shia Islam, Iran) Synonym of husayniyya; alternative form of takya.

Meaning

(Shia Islam, Iran) Synonym of husayniyya; alternative form of takya.

Example Sentences

Another communication centre for the Muslims and members of the community is the takyeh, of which there are hundreds in Tehran and other provinces.

Here I was informed that the Kedkhudá (chief man of the village), apprised by the muleteer of my arrival, had assigned quarters to me in the takyé consecrated to the Muḥarram passion-plays.

This Maidan and the Takyeh, once considered as the entrance portal of the old Bazar of Yazd, belong to the late part of the 9th century A.H. (15th cent. A.D.), and have been founded in 830 (1426 A.D.), when Masjid-i Mir Chakhmaq was also under construction.

Word Forms

• takyehs

Synonyms for takyeh

Depending on context, synonyms include husayniyya.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tazia, imambarra, imambara, janazah, zayat, tawiz.

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