Rajab

[ ruh-jab ]

noun

1. the seventh month of the Islamic calendar.

Rajab

/ rəˈdʒæb /

noun

1. the seventh month of the Muslim year

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rajab¹

First recorded in 1760–70; from Arabic rajab, akin to rajaba “to fear, respect”

Example Sentences

The U.N. commission devoted special attention in its report to particularly egregious allegations, one of which was the story of five-year-old Hind Rajab and her family, and the paramedics who tried to save her life.

From Salon

The commission cites the case of five-year-old Hind Rajab, whose car was hit as she and her family tried to flee bombing.

From BBC

The song's title refers to the name given to Columbia University's Hamilton Hall by student protestors to honor six-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israel's military in February.

From Salon

They renamed the hall in remembrance of Hind Rajab, a six-year-old killed by the Israeli military in February.

From Salon

The protesters barricaded the doors and unfurled a banner from an upper window, renaming the hall after a Palestinian child killed in Gaza - Hind Rajab.

From BBC