tazia

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

From Arabic تَعْزِيَة.

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