Saphar (Noun)
Meaning
The second month of the Islamic calendar.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The Islamic calendar's second month, Safar, is considered an unlucky month by some Muslims.
- Safar is the month when the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussein, was martyred in the Battle of Karbala.
- In some Muslim cultures, Safar is believed to be a month of bad luck and misfortune.
- The month of Safar is also associated with the concept of "sorrow" and "grief" in Islamic tradition.
- During Safar, many Muslims visit the graves of their loved ones and offer prayers for their souls.