noun
- Plural of khirkah; a coarse woolen garment or cloak worn by Muslim ascetics and dervishes.
Usage: Islamic religious context; Also spelled 'khirka' or 'khirqah' in singular form
Examples
- The Sufi monks wore khirkahs as symbols of their spiritual devotion.
- Ancient texts describe khirkahs as humble garments befitting the ascetic lifestyle.
- The dervish's khirkah was patched and worn from years of wandering.
- Khirkahs held deep spiritual significance in Islamic mystical traditions.