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namaz

/nəˈmɑːz/noun

उच्चारण नमाज़

नमाज़

Core word

noun
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    [U]

    the formal Muslim prayer offered five times a day, as used in India, Pakistan and Persian-speaking regions

    नमाज़

    • He offers namaz five times a day.
    • The whole family stood in rows for the Friday namaz.
    • Hamid went to the mosque to offer namaz at dawn.
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    • Many students pause for namaz between classes during Ramzan.
    • The sound of the azaan reminded him it was time for namaz.

    Synonyms salat

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Notes

Usage: namaz is used in India and Pakistan; the Arabic word is salat.

Usage: भारत और पाकिस्तान में namaz प्रचलित है; अरबी शब्द salat है।