مهرجان
A series of special events, such as concerts or drama performances, organized in a particular place.
Examples
3 of 5سنذهب إلى مهرجان الأضواء الليلة.
We will go to the festival of lights tonight.
افتتح الوزير المهرجان السينمائي الدولي.
The minister opened the international film festival.
المهرجان كان رائعاً والأجواء مذهلة.
The festival was wonderful and the atmosphere was amazing.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Major' events happening in a 'Mahrajan'.
Quick Quiz
يستعد الفنانون للمشاركة في ____ الفنون الصيفي.
Correct!
The correct answer is: مهرجان
Examples
سنذهب إلى مهرجان الأضواء الليلة.
everydayWe will go to the festival of lights tonight.
افتتح الوزير المهرجان السينمائي الدولي.
formalThe minister opened the international film festival.
المهرجان كان رائعاً والأجواء مذهلة.
informalThe festival was wonderful and the atmosphere was amazing.
تلعب المهرجانات دوراً في تنشيط السياحة الثقافية.
academicFestivals play a role in revitalizing cultural tourism.
ترعى الشركة المهرجان كجزء من حملتها التسويقية.
businessThe company sponsors the festival as part of its marketing campaign.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
مهرجان سنوي
annual festival
تذاكر المهرجان
festival tickets
ضيف المهرجان
festival guest
Often Confused With
Hafla is a single party or concert; Mahrajan is a larger, multi-event festival.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics about tourism and leisure.
Common Mistakes
Misspelling the word with 'h' instead of 'h' (مهرجان is correct).
Memory Tip
Think of 'Major' events happening in a 'Mahrajan'.
Word Origin
Originally from Persian (Mihragan), a festival celebrated in autumn.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Many Arab cities hold famous annual festivals, like the Carthage Festival or Dubai Shopping Festival.
Quick Quiz
يستعد الفنانون للمشاركة في ____ الفنون الصيفي.
Correct!
The correct answer is: مهرجان
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