Visiting, Returning, and the Three Days of Eid

An #EveryDayArabic Reflection

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In Arabic, not all visits are created equal.

For instance, let’s take the verb zāra (زار), “he visited.” While its meaning is clear in a general sort of way, it is somewhat vague as to how often. Additionally, there’s no indication as to whether or not they’ll come back. It's the language of a (maybe) one-time guest, like an awkward cousin or uncle who…