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zakat

Zakat is the obligatory almsgiving in Islam, considered both a purification of wealth and a social responsibility.

zedi

A zedi is a Buddhist structure typical of Myanmar, similar to a stupa, designed to house sacred relics. Recognizable by its bell shape, it is often ornately decorated and takes a central place within temple compounds.