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Every word you need for this unit, organized by category. This is your reference before the exam.
EID AL-FITR
عيد الفطر
The celebration marking the end of Ramadan.
"Families gather together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr."
EID AL-ADHA
عيد الأضحى
The celebration of sacrifice, an important Islamic holiday.
"Many families prepare a special meal for Eid al-Adha."
RAMADAN
رمضان
The holy month of fasting in Islam.
"Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan."
MAWLID
المولد النبوي
A religious celebration marking the Prophet’s birthday.
"Mawlid celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad."
ASHURA
عاشوراء
A religious day observed by Muslims, often with charity and gifts.
"Some families give gifts to children on Ashura."
PILGRIMAGE
الحج
A religious journey to a holy place.
"Millions of Muslims go on a pilgrimage to Mecca every year."
CHRISTMAS
عيد الميلاد
A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus.
"Christmas is celebrated by Christians around the world."
PASSOVER
عيد الفصح اليهودي
An important Jewish holiday.
"Passover is an important Jewish religious celebration."
FASTING
الصيام
Not eating or drinking for a period of time, often for religious reasons.
"Fasting during Ramadan teaches patience and discipline."
PRAYER GATHERING
تجمع للصلاة
A group of people meeting together to pray.
"People attend a special prayer gathering on Eid morning."
INDEPENDENCE DAY
عيد الاستقلال
The day a country celebrates becoming free from foreign rule.
"Morocco celebrates its Independence Day on the 18th of November."
NATIONAL HOLIDAY
عطلة وطنية
A day when the whole country celebrates or remembers something important.
"Schools are closed on a national holiday."
THRONE DAY
عيد العرش
A Moroccan national holiday celebrating the king.
"Throne Day celebrates the king's accession to the throne."
GREEN MARCH DAY
ذكرى المسيرة الخضراء
A Moroccan national holiday remembering an important historical event.
"Green March Day is an important date in Moroccan history."
FLAG
العلم
A piece of cloth with colors and symbols representing a country.
"People wave the national flag during celebrations."
ANTHEM
النشيد الوطني
A country’s official song.
"Everyone stood up when the national anthem played."
MILITARY PARADE
عرض عسكري
A public event where soldiers march to celebrate a national day.
"A military parade took place in the capital city."
PATRIOTISM
الوطنية
Love and pride for one’s country.
"The celebration was full of patriotism and pride."
COMMEMORATION
إحياء ذكرى
An event that remembers an important person or event.
"The commemoration honored those who fought for independence."
CEREMONY
حفل رسمي
A formal event held to celebrate or honor something.
"A special ceremony was held to mark the occasion."
NEW YEAR'S EVE
ليلة رأس السنة
The night before the new year begins.
"Many countries celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks."
THANKSGIVING
عيد الشكر
An American holiday celebrating gratitude, usually with a family meal.
"Thanksgiving is a major holiday in the United States."
HALLOWEEN
الهالوين
A Western holiday where people wear costumes, celebrated on October 31st.
"Children wear costumes for Halloween in some Western countries."
CARNIVAL
كرنفال
A festival with parades, costumes, and music.
"The carnival featured colorful costumes and music."
CHINESE NEW YEAR
رأس السنة الصينية
An important festival in Chinese culture marking the new year.
"Chinese New Year is celebrated with dragon dances and fireworks."
OKTOBERFEST
مهرجان أكتوبر
A German festival known for music and traditional food.
"Oktoberfest is a famous festival celebrated in Germany."
TRADITION
تقليد
A custom passed down through generations.
"Every culture has its own unique traditions."
CULTURAL HERITAGE
التراث الثقافي
The customs, traditions, and history of a culture.
"Festivals help preserve a country's cultural heritage."
FESTIVAL
مهرجان
A special event or celebration, often with music, food, or performances.
"The town holds a music festival every summer."
CUSTOM
عادة
A traditional way of doing something in a particular culture.
"It's a custom to give gifts during this celebration."
CELEBRATE
يحتفل
To do something special to mark an important event.
"We celebrate this occasion every year with our family."
DECORATION
زينة
Something used to make a place look festive.
"The streets were full of colorful decorations."
FIREWORKS
ألعاب نارية
Bright, colorful explosions in the sky, often used for celebrations.
"The sky was lit up with fireworks at midnight."
FEAST
وليمة
A large, special meal, often shared with family.
"The family shared a big feast on the special day."
GATHERING
تجمع
A group of people meeting together for an occasion.
"The wedding gathering included family and close friends."
GIFT
هدية
Something given to someone as a present.
"Children receive gifts during Eid."
PARADE
موكب
A public procession, often with music and costumes.
"A colorful parade passed through the city center."
COSTUME
زي تنكري
Special clothes worn for a celebration or event.
"Children wear costumes for the school festival."
HOSPITALITY
كرم الضيافة
Being warm and welcoming to guests.
"Moroccan hospitality is well known around the world."
INVITATION
دعوة
A request for someone to attend an event.
"We sent invitations for the celebration to all our relatives."
Useful celebration collocations
Some words go together naturally in English. Learn them as pairs, not just single words.
celebrate a holiday — الاحتفال بعطلة
“Families celebrate this holiday together every year.”
exchange gifts — تبادل الهدايا
“People exchange gifts during the celebration.”
prepare a feast — تحضير وليمة
“My mother prepares a big feast for Eid.”
wear a costume — ارتداء زي تنكري
“Children wear costumes for the festival.”
light fireworks — إطلاق الألعاب النارية
“They light fireworks at midnight on New Year’s Eve.”
🎮 Practice
Short rounds testing everything from the Learn zone above.
The celebration marking the end of Ramadan.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
Families ⟪blank⟫ a big feast for Eid every year.
A Moroccan national holiday celebrating the king.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
Children wear ⟪blank⟫ for the school festival.
An American holiday celebrating gratitude, usually with a family meal.
🔎 Tap the word that doesn't belong.
They ⟪blank⟫ fireworks at midnight on New Year's Eve.
The customs, traditions, and history of a culture.
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Everything covered in this lesson
Eid al-Fitr
عيد الفطر
Eid al-Adha
عيد الأضحى
Ramadan
رمضان
Mawlid
المولد النبوي
Ashura
عاشوراء
Pilgrimage
الحج
Christmas
عيد الميلاد
Passover
عيد الفصح اليهودي
Fasting
الصيام
Prayer gathering
تجمع للصلاة
Independence Day
عيد الاستقلال
National holiday
عطلة وطنية
Throne Day
عيد العرش
Green March Day
ذكرى المسيرة الخضراء
Flag
العلم
Anthem
النشيد الوطني
Military parade
عرض عسكري
Patriotism
الوطنية
Commemoration
إحياء ذكرى
Ceremony
حفل رسمي
New Year’s Eve
ليلة رأس السنة
Thanksgiving
عيد الشكر
Halloween
الهالوين
Carnival
كرنفال
Chinese New Year
رأس السنة الصينية
Oktoberfest
مهرجان أكتوبر
Tradition
تقليد
Cultural heritage
التراث الثقافي
Festival
مهرجان
Custom
عادة
Celebrate
يحتفل
Decoration
زينة
Fireworks
ألعاب نارية
Feast
وليمة
Gathering
تجمع
Gift
هدية
Parade
موكب
Costume
زي تنكري
Hospitality
كرم الضيافة
Invitation
دعوة
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