Word Meaning
रोज़े
roze
hinoun, masculine plural
Meaning
Fasts observed during Ramadan; the ritual days of fasting.
Detailed Meaning
In Islamic practice, 'roza' refers to ritual fasting from dawn till dusk, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. In this couplet, it marks the arrival of the month of fasting, contrasted cheekily with visiting the tavern to drink wine. It also creates a witty wordplay (tajnis) with the phrase 'do-char roz' (a few days).
Etymology
Persian (روزه / rōza, derived from روز / rōz meaning 'day').
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, fasting (roza) is conventionally set against the antinomian freedom of the rind (wine-bibber) to mock pious hypocrisy.
Examples
The month of fasting arrived, quietening the town.
Observing fasts throughout the holy month.
Synonyms
व्रतउपवाससौम
Related Words
रोज़ारमज़ानइफ़्तारसहरी