The Qadian Diary — Page 129
5 GLOSSARY Atta ( آٹا ) whole-wheat flour. Dal ( دَال ) a South Asian dish made from lentils or other pulses. Dhobi-Ghat ( گھاٹ دھویب ) an open-air laundry or washing-place. Goonda ( غُنڈا ) a violent, aggressive person who is hired to intimi- date or harm people. Gurdwara ( وارہ گُورد ) a building in which Sikhs worship. Gurkha ( گورکھا ) a member of a regiment in the British army established specifically for Nepalese recruits in the mid 19th century. Havildar ( حَوالدار ) a soldier or police officer corresponding to a sergeant. Hazrat ( حَرضت ) an honorific Arabic title. Holi ( ِ ل َو �ہ ) an annual Hindu festival held in Spring. Popularly known as the festival of colours. Idgah ( عِیداگہ ) a public space for offering the Eid prayers. Ilaqa ( عِالقہ ) region/territory/constituency/county. InshaAllah ( اِنْشائ ہللا ) an Arabic expression which means ‘God