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Fajr
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Definition: One of the five daily Islamic prayers, performed before the break of dawn

Pronunciation: fah-jar • (noun)

Also Known As: salaat-l-fajr

Example: During Ramadan, Muslims eat a pre-dawn meal before fajr.

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