Shaban

British

/ ʃɑː-, ʃəˈbɑːn /

noun

the eighth month of the Muslim year

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Etymology

Origin of Shaban

from Arabic sha`bān

Example Sentences

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"The pipeline's above-ground facilities, such as terminals and pumping stations, could be vulnerable to drone strikes," said Ilham Shaban, head of the Baku-based Centre for Oil Research.

From Barron's

Wael Shaban, also living near the tower that was targeted today, said they had been given 15 minutes to flee before the strike.

From BBC

Khamis Abu Shaban had finally risked returning to the music school at which he taught - and which owns the piano - a few months into the current conflict.

From BBC

As for the grand piano, Khamis Abu Shaban hopes students will one day be able to play it again.

From BBC

“The suffering is really apocalyptic,” said Khaled Abu Shaban, 38, an aid worker near Khan Younis.

From Seattle Times

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