Zaar (Noun)
Meaning
A Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The zaar is a traditional ritual performed by the Hausa people to ward off evil spirits.
- In the zaar ceremony, the participants would sing and dance to appease the spirits.
- The zaar ritual is an important part of the cultural heritage of the Hausa people.
- The zaar is led by a spiritual leader who is believed to have the power to communicate with the spirits.
- The zaar ceremony is usually performed at night, under the light of the full moon.