mehfils

Noun

mehfil (plural mehfils)

1. In parts of South Asia, a gathering where poetry or classical music is performed for a small audience in an intimate setting.
   • One of the most interesting descriptions in the Muraqqa’ is of the famous mehfils, the literary or musical evenings for which the city was then renowned.1993, William Dalrymple, City of Djinns, Penguin, published 2004, page 168