Ghirarah

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Definition of "Ghirarah"

A measure of volume used in Makkah of the Mamluk period (AD 1250–1517) for measuring grain. Equal to a range between 93.6 kg and 112.5kg. Precise information is not available. As a measure of weight, the Makkan ghirarah of the same period was in the range of 72.4–87 kg.


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