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"Hafla" pronounced from the Arabic "Khafla" (soft "a" in the word) is a "get-together" ,party,ceremony for a family gathering,clan,religious ceremony which may have an intimate number of friends or many people invited. For instance an Arab Muslim man can do the Commandment of circumscision for his son in a small group, or honour it with a "hafla" (Khaflah).
It is an Arabic word, though the majority of Arabs are Muslims and some Christians, at a Muslim Khaflah you would not find alcoholic drinks. There might be similar smokeable items which are on hand. There might be Belly-Dancing for entertainment, much food for sure,music,dancing , hookah smoking (nargila-waterpipe).
"Yalla Khabibi, (come dear friend), you are invited to our Hafla right after the evening prayers."
Hafla by Ras Majnouni September 23, 2009
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A small, low-key social gathering centered around bellydancing and food. May include costume vendors and live music.
In order to provide students with a low-stakes arena in which to perform, as well as to expose them to the style of other bellydancers, Rasha hosts a hafla at the end of every eight-week session that she teaches.
hafla by belleiadancer December 9, 2008
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hafla haflah HALA hafsa Hafsah Halab hafa adai hafta Halah Haala
Hafla means celebration in Arabic, but most people use it to express a feeling of fucking amazing parties
"Haflaaaaaaa!"
Hafla by ThatHaflaGuy January 28, 2019
There was a Hafla last night, but i wasn’t invited!
Hafla by Party popper November 24, 2021
Usually a party, a gathering or an event.

AKA something I never get invited to!
There was a Hafla last night, I wasn’t invited!
Hafla by Party popper November 24, 2021
(popular in Algeria) The gold diggers dream, a male ready to spend millions to satisfy his superficial and materialistic girlfriend but gets nothing in return (no sex , no love)
Salim: Hamza bought a ring to his grlfriend
Mouloud: he's such a halab !
Halab by thecoremaster90 November 11, 2014
It is an arabic name. The real meaning of this name is 'little lioness'. People with this name are brave and strong. They have a very sharp intelligence. Friendship means everything to them. They actually are very kind and polite until you annoy them or hurt them. They don't care what people think of them. Their personality is sometimes very confusing which makes them more noticeable and attractive. They have a great sense of humour. They also have a good fashion sense. Last but not the least, they are usually very hot, sexy and beautiful.
"She is so confusing! I think she is Hafsa. "
Hafsa by hotcocoa May 9, 2015