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cur·tain rais·ing

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  1. opening, opening night, curtain raisingnoun

    the first performance (as of a theatrical production)

    "the opening received good critical reviews"

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  1. curtain raising

    Curtain raising refers to the official beginning or start of an event, performance, or activity. This term is derived from the act of raising a curtain on stage to mark the commencement of a theatrical performance. In a broader sense, it can also refer to a preliminary event or activity that sets the stage or provides an introduction for a major event.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of curtain raising in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of curtain raising in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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  • پردہ اٹھاناUrdu

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