What is "zindabad"

interj. (''in South Asia'') A shout of encouragement; a cheer, which can also be interpreted to mean "may [idea or person] live forever" -- in praise of a leader, for example: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquilab%20Zindabad

Zindabad is a suffix in Hindustani ( Hindi- Urdu) of Persian origin which is used as a shout of encouragement or as a cheer, and literally means "Long live [idea or person]". It is often used as a political slogan, to praise a country or leader for example. Notable examples where this suffix is used include: