1. plural of madrassah; Islamic schools or educational institutions that teach Islamic theology, law, and other subjects
Usage: Also spelled madrasa, madrasah, or madrassa; Plural form; Used in educational and religious contexts

Examples

• Many madrassahs across the Middle East provide free education to students from low-income families.
• The madrassahs in Pakistan offer instruction in Arabic, Islamic studies, and traditional subjects.
• Traditional madrassahs have been centers of Islamic learning for centuries.
• Some modern madrassahs now incorporate science and mathematics alongside religious education.
• The curriculum at these madrassahs emphasizes memorization of the Quran and Islamic jurisprudence.