hitima

How to say it

Meaning

in Islamic practice, a reading from the Qur'an, a funeral sermon, or the feast held at the close of a funeral.

Good to know

Religious/funerary term.

Examples

• Waumini walikusanyika kwa ajili ya hitima ya marehemu.The faithful gathered for the deceased's Qur'an reading.
• Baada ya mazishi, familia iliandaa hitima.After the burial, the family arranged the closing funeral feast.
• Sheikh alisoma hitima msikitini.The sheikh recited the Qur'an reading at the mosque.