Pronunciation:
mah<gh>rib (the
<gh> sound is a blend that does not exist in English) • (noun)
Also Known As:
salaat-l-maghrib
Examples:
During Ramadan, Muslims break each day's fast at
maghrib. Alternate Spellings:
maghreb
Related Resources:
Definition:
One of the five daily Islamic prayers, performed
just after sunset
Related Terms
• Iftar
• Fajr
• Ramadan
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