Majlis

Bowl with a majlis scene by a pond, signed by Abu Zayd al-Kashani in 1187, Seljuk Empire, Iran.

Majlis is an Arabic term meaning 'sitting room'. It is used to describe various types of special gatherings among common interest groups of administrative, social or religious nature in countries with linguistic or cultural connections to the Muslim world. Majlis can refer to a legislature as well and is used in the name of legislative councils or assemblies in some states.

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