Bairam

[ bahy-rahm, bahy-rahm ]

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noun

Bairam

/ ˈbaɪræm; baɪˈræm /

either of two Muslim festivals, one ( Lesser Bairam ) falling at the end of Ramadan, the other ( Greater Bairam ) 70 days later at the end of the Islamic year

Origin of Bairam¹

1590–1600; < Turkish bayram literally, holiday, festival, probably ultimately < Persian

Origin of Bairam¹

from Turkish bayrām

Bairam Khan became Regent, and remained in power until 1560, when the young King assumed the sovereignty.

He left the camp where Bairam Khan commanded, in order to pay her a visit.

The celebration of the Bairam was a scene of gluttony and gross revelry.

What terrible light Thompson, and Bairam had thrown on some of them!

Naturally enough, Bairam assumed complete control of the State.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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