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ablution

[uh-bloo-shuhn] / əˈblu ʃən /


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I used to go to Lozano’s for ablution.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2024

After removing external elements from mosques, local governments would then remove facilities essential for religious activities such as ablution halls and preacher's podiums, according to US-based Hui activist Ma Ju.

From BBC Nov. 21, 2023

Additionally, the ablution hall of one mosque was damaged inside, according to videos obtained by the group.

From Seattle Times Nov. 21, 2023

These stones were polished and inscribed and probably intended for use in a ceremonial ritual, perhaps ablution, suggesting they originated in the seventh century.

From Scientific American Jul. 28, 2022

“I have to go for prayers. If you need anything, ask your cousins,” he said, taking a kettle from the stoop and beginning to perform ablution.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




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