Bahasa Melayu

lahad

Bahasa Melayu

English

grave niche, burial niche

A lahad is the side niche in a Muslim grave where the body is placed.

لحد

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  1. Jenazah itu diletakkan di dalam lahad dengan tertib.

    The body was placed in the grave niche respectfully.

  2. Keluarga itu melihat proses membuat lahad di tanah perkuburan.

    The family watched the making of the burial niche at the cemetery.

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lahad

This is the niche in a Muslim burial.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.