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Athonaf

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is a name given by the Mohammedans to the procession made by pilgrims seven times round the Kaaba, or Black Stone, in the Beit-Allah, or Temple of Mecca, during the feast of Ramadan (q.v.).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Athonaf'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/athonaf.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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