Shaban

/ ʃɑː-; ʃəˈbɑːn /

noun

1. the eighth month of the Muslim year

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shaban¹

from Arabic sha`bān

Example Sentences

On the 2d of the moon Shaban, shortly after the hour of afternoon prayer, the signal was fired and the tents fell.

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It was the office of Shaban, as chief eunuch, to keep the key of the ladies apartment.

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