majlis

Any of a number of political institutions in the Middle East, ranging from parliaments to advisory councils for rulers.

Also it stands for the term parliament in some Islamic-culture states like the Maldives

These are some examples that exist today:

Azerbaijan - Milli Məclis Turkey - Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi Iran - Majlis of Iran Maldives - Majlis of the Maldives Oman - Majlis of Oman Saudi Arabia - Majlis of Saudi Arabia Turkmenistan - Halk Maslahaty and Majlis Uzbekistan - The Oliy Majlis The National Assembly of Kuwait is the Majlis-al-Umma The Parliament of Pakistan is known as the Majlis-e-Shoora

Also, Majlis is an Arabic term for a room in a private home used to entertain family and guests.

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