Walimah safar

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Definition

A banquet held to bid farewell to someone embarking on a journey.

Etymology

Borrowed from the Arabic 'walimah' (feast) and 'safar' (travel). This term was adopted into Indonesian through Islamic tradition to refer to a specific feast held before someone embarks on a long journey.

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