Giving a feast signifies people gathering around goodness and blessing.
Gathering some people, giving them a feast, and feeding them things that go to waste signifies becoming a leader over those people.
Kirmani said: Eating something from a banquet table signifies goodness and provision. For an unmarried man, eating from a laid table and drinking water signifies marrying a good and honorable woman.
It has been said that giving a feast signifies the return of a person who has been absent.
Seeing many foods on a table and oneself seated on a raised couch signifies dignity, honor, authority, relief, a wedding feast, glad tidings, and benefit.
Setting a table signifies long life; clearing away a set table signifies death.